Marine Coordinator

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are currently recruiting for a Marine Coordinator to join their team based in Lowestoft on a contract basis initially and this would be a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotational role. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced marine Coordinator with a background in offshore wind preferably. For more information on this role see below:

Main Purpose of Job
• The Duty Marine Coordinator will report to the Lead Marine Coordinator.
• Coordinate all project vessels.
• Ensure personnel are tracked from port departure until they return safely to port.
• Ensure all personnel planning to go offshore meet the required training requirements and that all required certification is uploaded to OSEM.
• Ensure the Marine Coordination software is used to track all offshore transfers and vessel movements.
• Act as the first point of contact for all offshore emergencies.
• Maintain awareness of the contractors on site and all relevant contractor team leaders working for the project.
• Ensure vessel usage is optimised to limit downtime and keep accurate records of any such downtime.
• Ensure Q&HSE policies and procedures are maintained during the offshore works.
• Ensure all EA Three ATWs are complied with.
• Indirectly support all packages with onshore and offshore logistics planning and implementation.
• Ensure SPR interests are protected both onshore and offshore.

Key Tasks
• Plan, coordinate and supervise activities related to the transfer of personnel and equipment by vessels and/or helicopter to ensure that this is carried out safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Monitor work control through the Authority to Work system to ensure permits are in place for planned works.
• Support the planning of work schedules to maximise the effective use of personnel and transfer vessels/helicopters.
• Assist the Lead MC with preparation of Notices to Mariners, Weekly Notice of Operations and H102s for approval.
• Monitor weather conditions to ensure personnel safety and optimise working time offshore.
• Ensure training and inductions in the marine coordination system have been completed by all persons travelling offshore.
• Initiate the Emergency Response Plan when required and assist according to incident tier level.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of all vessels on charter to minimise non-productive time.
• Coordinate all marine traffic during offshore operations, including transit to and from port.

Key Criteria
• Previous experience as a Marine Coordinator preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling clear and efficient communication with stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• In lieu of experience as a Marine Coordinator, experienced STCW Master 200t and OOW candidates will be considered.
• Previous experience working in the offshore wind industry.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge, ideally within an offshore working environment.
• Offshore marine or helicopter coordination experience, including knowledge of the safety rules.
• Proficiency in radio communications, including STCW ROC and/or GOC.
• Knowledge of applicable marine, aviation and port regulations, including COLREGS.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods and manifesting.
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office 365.
• Respectful towards internal and external customers.
• Proactive and diligent approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work within an international and multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible towards site operations and adaptable to change.

Key Interfaces
• Liaise with SPR Marine Operations.
• Liaise with contractor representatives.
• Liaise with SPR HV Control.
• Liaise with packages and OIMs to understand daily requirements.
• Liaise with H&S daily.
• Liaise with QA/QC daily.
• Liaise with vessel and helicopter representatives.
• Liaise with suppliers and authority staff.