Lead Marine Coordinator

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are currently recruiting for a Lead Marine Coordinator to join their team based in Lowestoft on a contract basis initially in a rotational 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off basis. Ideally for this role they are looking for someone with a strong Marine Coordinator background with experience working within offshore wind. For more information on this role see below:

Main Purpose of Job
• The Lead Marine Coordinator will support site operations by managing and coordinating the safe, efficient and cost-effective transfer of personnel and equipment from the onshore base to the offshore work sites via marine vessels and helicopters.
• Assist in onboarding and vessel assurance processes for all project vessels.
• Lead a team of Duty Marine Coordinators to ensure offshore operations are conducted as defined in project documentation.
• Ensure vessel usage is optimised to limit downtime and keep accurate records of any such downtime.
• Ensure QHSE policies and procedures are maintained during the offshore works.
• Responsible for ensuring all EA2 ATWs are complied with.
• Directly support all packages with onshore and offshore logistics planning.
• Ensure SPR interests are protected both onshore and offshore.
• Maintain awareness of contractors on site and all relevant contractor team leaders.
• Ensure external notices, such as Notices to Mariners and other consent-required marine operations
information, are distributed.

Key Tasks
• Plan, coordinate and supervise activities related to the transfer of personnel and equipment by vessels and/or helicopter to ensure this is carried out safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage work control through the Authority to Work system to ensure permits are in place for planned operations.
• Prepare Notices to Mariners, Weekly Notice of Operations and H102s for approval.
• Support the planning of work schedules to maximise the effective use of personnel and transfer vessels/helicopters.
• Adhere to approved access parameters, taking account of weather forecasts, sea conditions and light conditions to ensure consistent go/no-go and stand-down decisions.
• Ensure training and inductions in the marine coordination system are completed before offshore transfer.
• Initiate the Emergency Response Plan when required and assist according to incident tier level.
• Liaise with ABP Lowestoft regarding daily operations.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety procedures associated with maritime and offshore working.
• Lead a team of Duty Marine Coordinators ensuring that 24/7 cover is provided.
• Ensure the duty rota is managed and kept up to date, and that the management team is informed of any gaps.
• Regularly update management regarding site activities, issues and challenges.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of all vessels on charter to minimise non-productive time.
• Coordinate all marine traffic on site and vessels transiting between site and main port.
• Monitor all vessel and personnel movements offshore using the Personnel Tracking System and Vessel Tracking System.
• Ensure the location of all personnel offshore is known should an emergency situation arise.
• Ensure all personnel going offshore are suitably qualified and hold the necessary certification.

• Assist site management with daily issues and daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings and, where required, chair meetings on behalf of the OIM.
• Clarify interfaces and potential interferences with contractors involved, liaising with the OIM on works prioritisation where necessary.
• Support Offshore Installation Managers in all windfarm activities and operations.
• Prepare the daily SIMOPS board with all contractors and associated ATW requests, identifying any SIMOPS or clashes.
• Attend meetings with the project team, vessel agents and SHE-Q officer to evaluate progress and
outstanding issues.

Key Criteria

Essential
• Experience of working in a lead marine coordination role, with a minimum of five years as a Marine Coordinator.
• Previous experience working in the offshore wind industry.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate smoothly and efficiently with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• Strong health and safety knowledge, ideally within an offshore working environment.
• Offshore marine or helicopter coordination experience, including knowledge of safety rules.
• Certified VHF operator certificate.
• Knowledge of applicable marine, aviation and port regulations.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and diligent approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work within an international and multidisciplinary team.

Desirable
• Flexible towards site operations and adaptable to change.

Key Interfaces
• Liaise with SPR Marine Operations. • Liaise with H&S daily.
• Liaise with contractor representatives. • Liaise with QA/QC daily.
• Liaise with SPR HV Control. • Liaise with vessel and helicopter
• Liaise with packages and OIMs to understand representatives.
daily requirements. • Liaise with suppliers and authority staff.
Certifications to Be Maintained for the Duration of the Role

 ? GWO
 ? Offshore Medical