Installation Vessel Specialist

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join the team in creating a better future for us on our planet.  

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization.  

For our Marine Operation department, we are looking for a strong and dedicated Installation Vessel Specialist to provide expert installation vessel knowledge for the internal project teams. As an Installation Vessel Specialist, you will be involved in management of vessel and vessel interfaces to offshore wind installation projects. 

This position is located in Vejle, Denmark and you can expect some travel activities. 

What are my responsibilities? 
As our new Installation Vessel Specialist, you will be the primary interface for project teams providing installation vessel knowledge and services to our offshore wind farm projects prior to- and during the building phase. 

You will develop the Installation vessel market globally with key suppliers and interfaces with our turbine design group and construction specialist, while you are also responsible for the development of technical solutions, budget development, and implementation of strategic objectives. 

You will perform technical evaluation of installation vessels for the individual projects and being overall responsible for the daily operation of chartered installation vessels. You’ll also be the primary single point of contact to installation vessel providers & offshore contractors 

Together with the procurement department you will be responsible for the tender process for the offshore Installation wind farm vessels, including request for tender and evaluation of tenders’ charter party negotiations 

You will be responsible for budgets and pricing strategy for installation vessels and offshore service providers, while performing and reporting vessel inspections, vessel, and company audits. 

Lastly, you will be supporting EHS (Environmental Protection, Health Management & Safety) in maritime matters. 

What do I need to qualify for this job? 
You have a technical education at MSc level e.g., Naval Architect combined with experience from the maritime industry, preferably from vessel design, engineering & offshore operations. You have practical knowledge on WTG installation vessel operations, mobilization, DP2, jacking, installation, lifting, and leg extractions. Furthermore, you have practical, theoretical, and in-depth knowledge and understanding into jacking systems, deck layouts, and lifting capabilities. 

In-depth practical and theoretical insights to DP2 operations and navigational requirements and operation of the vessels in an offshore wind project in general are important for this position. It is also important that you have insight and practical knowledge in documentation requirements and planning of an installation vessel prior commencement in a project: Understand and interpret SSA and soil information.  

Have practical experience with the MWS interface, deliverables and be experienced in MWS technical negotiations supporting the project team.  

Furthermore, you have: 

• Understanding of claims management 
• Commercial and contractual insight to vessel contracting and commercial asset management 
• A strong understanding of vessel regulatory requirements, design and performance  
• A high degree of independence and are equally happy working in a close team environment 
• Experience with research, data collection and analysis 

As a person you work with a structured and analytical approach with high ability to be self-driven and set ambitious and high demands, standards and goal for yourself. You are able to work with a team spirit mindset but at the same time you are able to make decisions, lead, and clear the way on your own. You will live up to high expectations to your performance from both management and colleagues. 

You thrive in a multi-cultural environment and possess excellent communication and English skills both orally and in writing. 

In case you have acquired your skills in alternative ways your application is just as well appreciated.   

In return of your commitment, we offer you…  
Become a part of our mission for sustainability: clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more.  

Empowering our people   
https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees  

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https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY   

Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.   

Other information 
If you have specific questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager Bo Sommer Jacobsen via email: bo.jacobsen@siemensgamesa.com 

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please send the recruiter an email via emma.jensen.ext@siemensgamesa.com. Please mention the Job ID in the email. 

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For more information about working in Denmark, please see this link: https://www.siemensgamesa.com/explore/journal/wind-engineers-in-denmark 

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