Plan and coordinate activities related to the transfer of personnel and equipment by vessels and / or helicopter to ensure that this is carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Supporting the planning of work schedules to maximize the most effective use of personnel and transfer vessels/ helicopters.
Support establishing access parameters taking account of weather forecasts, sea conditions and light conditions to ensure consistent go, no go and stand-down decisions are made in order to ensure safe transit and access to work sites can be achieved.
Monitor weather conditions to ensure the safety of personnel and to optimize working time offshore.
Coordinate with National control center / Site HV (high voltage) Manager if HV switching is required
Conduct HV switching operations
Initiate and coordinate the project emergency response
Initiate (ERP) where required in order to effectively resolve the situation.
Ensure adherence to all H&S procedures associated with maritime/offshore working
Act as Operational Controller under the WTSR
Monitor WTG SCADA and act upon alarms / issues where they arise to ensure efficient response times are achieved and generation maximized.
Keep records on daily activities, usage of vessels and weather conditions
Supply data to assist in the short and long term maintenance planning process
Regularly update management on site activities to keep them informed of any issues/challenges experienced.
Effective and efficient operation of offshore logistics in cooperation with Siemens and other contractors
Optimize operational expenditure through efficient and safe marine control procedures
Coordinate the movement & positions of vessels on the pontoon to ensure mobilization/demobilization is a streamlined as possible
Support coordinating all marine traffic in the site, and vessels transiting between site and main port
Monitoring all vessel and personnel movements offshore by use of Personnel Tracking System (PTS) and Vessel Tracking System (VTS). Guaranteeing the location of all personnel offshore is known should an emergency situation arise
Ensuring all personnel going offshore are suitably qualified and hold all the necessary certification
Required Qualifications
high school diploma/GED required
Experience of working in a marine coordination or control room operator role - 3+ years
Knowledge of SCADA systems or Marine Control systems
Excellent communications skills enabling you to communicate your messages smoothly and efficiently to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Ability to gain authorization under the High Voltage Safety Rules
Experience with VHF radio telecommunication systems
Knowledge of applicable marine, aviation and port regulations
Good IT skills in MS Office
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn
Commitment and enthusiasm for the role
Respectful to internal and external customers
Pro-active and diligent approach
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to work within international and multidisciplinary team
Flexible towards the operations at site, adaptable to change
Requirements
Competencies
Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results
Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)
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Benefits
Remote work optionsFlexible schedule
Additional Information
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.
Location: Martha's Vineyard
Salary Range: $52.75 to $60.50 hourly DOE
Job Summary
The Wind Farm Operator will support site operations through daily coordination of the safe, efficient and cost-effective transfer of personnel and equipment from the onshore base to the offshore work sites (and vice versa) via marine vessels and helicopters. The Wind Farm Operator ensures all necessary conditions are satisfied before staff can commence transit to the work site e.g. work orders are in place, tools and equipment are available, staff are competent/authorized to undertake work and sea and weather conditions are within acceptable parameters. The Wind Farm Operator will also provide the remote monitoring and operation of turbine status via SCADA in order to identify any issues that require corrective action.
Iberdrola · Massachusetts, Vineyard Haven