We are searching for two Port Side Managers to supervise load outs for an offshore wind project. This position will be based in New London, Connecticut and work a 4x4 rotation, 12 hour days, 6 days per week. Ideal candidate will have offshore HSE experience, vessel experience, heavy lift experience and preferably offshore wind experience. 

Responsibilities

• Promote a high focus on HSE in all phases of the operation and from all contractors
• Plan and coordinate port operations, including management of company equipment on site
• Coordinate and manage interfaces between contractors at the load-out port
• Oversee the planning and execution of the load-out and seafastening (performed by 3rd parties), according to approved method statements and risk assessment
• Coordinate with other construction packages
• Act, behave and lead by example according to company values

 
Tasks (for example the following)

• Ensure work is executed according to method statements and risk assessment
• Oversee and manage company equipment on the Feeder Vessel and at the load-out port, including planning service / recertification of equipment as required
• Prepare and issue request for quotations for materials and equipment and schedule delivery / installation of the same
• Facilitate MWS and CVA site attendance as required
• Coordinate and align plans for upcoming cycles with company Installation Managers and Offshore Construction Manager
• Coordinate the work of the main contractors, i.e. the Terminal Operator, Installation Vessel Owners, Feeder Vessel Owners and WTG Installation Contractor and liaise with the contractor representatives on site
• Arrange daily progress / coordination meetings for load-out operations
• Monitor and report progress of construction activities relative to program, including the WTG Installation Contractor’s component delivery, pre-assembly and readiness for load-out

 
Deliverables (for example the following)

• Port operations and load-out operations lookahead
• Minutes from daily progress meetings
• Repetitive Certificates of Approval (CoA) for load-out operations
• Transfer of Risk log

 
Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, highly self motivated and organized. Can-do and collaborative attitude
• Around 5 years of experience with relatable on or offshore construction e.g., heavy lifts, transporting heavy loads or loadouts, Marine Warranty Survey, vessel inspections
• Experience in project and construction management, ideally within offshore construction
• Technical knowledge and understanding of offshore construction, lifting operations and marine operations
• High focus on quality and safety
• IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.)
• Speak, read and write English fluently
• Ability to work in the US

 
Recommended Requirements

• GWO Basic Safety Training (Sea Survival, Working at Heights, First Aid, Fire Awareness, Manual Handling)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience within offshore wind, preferably with WTGs or foundations
• Experience from working as a Client Rep and/or Site Manager within WTG or foundation installation
• Relevant training / certifications in safety management, e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or similar HSE training
• Experience with planning and execution of heavy lifts, transportation of heavy loads, loadouts
• Experience with quality inspections and documentation
• Recommended to have relevant marine awareness education

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.