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How to contribute to our vision

We are looking for a or a Vessel Fleet Manager to support the company’s growth strategy in the NE&ME region, working with our regional site teams where Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has logistics responsibility.

As Fleet Manager you will be responsible for managing different vessel charters (covering Crew Transfer Vessel [CTV], Service Operation Vessel [SOV], various Survey Vessels and potentially supporting with Jack Up / Heavy Lift Barge activities) in your region. You will be conducting the vessel contract management from signature to the end of the contract and supporting Marine Assurance topics in the region.

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to

• Manage Marine Assurance activities of all assigned vessels (NE&ME)

• Lead the implementation of company's quality, safety and environmental policy on board the vessels. Liaise with HSE to ensure all safety standards are met across the fleet

• Monitor vessel/contractor performance through review of daily reports, vessel performance data, HSE reports/observations and regular stakeholder meetings

• Monitor vessel condition through regular on-board inspections and oversees major repairs

• Keep the Logistics Program Manager, Operations Management and Regional Management updated on a regular basis about vessel performance, safety performance, supplier quality, HSE performance, and any emerging topics raised by customer or stakeholders

• Support sites on Marine Assurance topics when third party contractors are required (i.e. survey vessel)

• Support regional stakeholders with holiday cover and in periods of high asset capacity. i.e. summer campaigns

• Support Major Projects team on scoping and planning of future works/campaigns

• Regular liaison with Fleet Managers and wider Offshore Service Logistics team at weekly meetings

• Maintain and establish good working relationships with customers and new project stakeholders, and maritime authorities, industry bodies and local stakeholders

• Coordinate all mobilization activities, and review maintenance requirements for upkeep of Class and Flag certification, refits, dry-docking, and repairs

• Support Offshore Service Logistics (OSL) sales support of new unit and service extension sales projects with port analysis, vessel related costs, project logistic modelling, technical schedule reviews and customer workshops

What you need to make a difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

• A degree or a formal certification to match the work experience

• Experience in Maritime sector either as a Deck/Technical Officer or shore based role

• Experience in Offshore renewables would be an advantage

• Exposure to health and safety legislation and safety culture in previous role

• Knowledge of SOLAS, ISM, Classification Rules, and vessel contract management (i.e. BIMCO) Some background knowledge of UK (MCA) work boat codes, and UK Renewables guidelines (RUK, G+)

• Require effective communication skills to facilitate consultation, negotiation and decision making with customer focused stakeholder management

• Ability/willingness to integrate into large, fast-growing, diverse and multinational organization with a contracted fleet growing to 50+ assets within the next few years

• Fluency in English, both orally and in writing. German knowledge would be highly beneficial

• Valid Driver's license

• Requirement to travel up to 30% incl. overseas travel as required by business needs

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