Equans, the reference for multi-technical installations and maintenance services and is part of the Bouygues group. In our company, we design, install and provide customised solutions and services to improve our clients’ infrastructure, equipment, systems and technical processes.
Our ambition? To help companies and local authorities in their transitions:
Our ambition? To help companies and local authorities in their transitions:
- energy transition: reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions
- digital transition: connecting equipment to make it more effective and efficient
- industrial transition: optimising productivity and technical installation management
Head of Operations Maintenance & Monitoring (Offshore Wind)
Job description
Equans is looking for a Head of Operations Maintenance & Monitoring (Offshore Wind) (Hoboken).
In this function you are responsible for the executions of the projects (warranty/maintenance/upgrades) in the M&M department.
Details of the job:
In this function you are responsible for the executions of the projects (warranty/maintenance/upgrades) in the M&M department.
Details of the job:
- project planning and coordination:
- develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with project teams and stakeholders
- coordinate resources, equipment, and personnel to ensure timely mobilization and execution of offshore projects
- identify and mitigate risks, constraints, and dependencies to optimize project outcomes
- team leadership and management:
- lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, technicians, and support staff, to achieve project objectives
- provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- conduct regular performance reviews, set clear expectations, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members
- client relationship management:
- serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and addressing inquiries or concerns promptly
- collaborate with clients to understand their requirements, expectations, and feedback, and ensure alignment with project deliverables
- proactively identify opportunities for value-added services, upselling, or future collaboration with clients
- quality assurance and control:
- establish and maintain quality assurance processes and standards to ensure that deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and industry requirements
- implement quality control measures, inspections, and audits throughout the project lifecycle to identify and address deviations or non-conformities
- financial management:
- monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints and profitability targets
- identify cost-saving opportunities, efficiency improvements, and revenue-generating initiatives to optimize project economics and maximize ROI
- tender support:
- form a team, plan activities in line with hours provided from tender. Ensure functional requirements are understood in the team. Establish relationship with key client staff. During tenders phase, you are responsible to draft the work procedure, planning and resource estimation
- HSSE:
- responsible for the safe execution of the activities within the department according to the HSE procedures and instructions
- RAMS/Permits To Work:
- all activities under the teams control are covered within applicable LOTO/permit to work rules following both internal and external procedures, and shall be executed according to an approved RAMS
- documentation and reporting:
- responsible for progress and budget reporting towards the Department Manager
- follow up and act on the HSE information which is given via the team. Use of workplace observation system, toolboxes and Safety Observation Cards (SOC) is mandatory in the whole team
- proactive informing the Department Manager about projects risks and opportunities identified by the team
- verify output from the progress reporting software that this reflects reality. Take action where needed
- insuring the quality of the works and documentation
- carrying out work inspections walkdowns, and reporting of all actions on the yard and projects
- review of the M&M quality handbook, update of procedures, forms and guidelines
- project closure:
- responsible together with the project managers for a clear and neat handover of systems to the client and of the work to the M&M department
- coordinate simultaneous operations beforehand and take the appropriate actions to ensure safe execution
- give feedback to Sales and Development
- feedback of lessons learnt in the organization
- change management:
- monitor and raise any change to client specification and/or subcontractor scope to project management and procurement department
- follow up that the Offshore Services project managers provide a clear overview of all extra works of the subcontractors and to cost control on a weekly base
Profile
What do you need to be successful in this function?
- bachelor's degree in a relevant field e.g., engineering, project management, marine sciences
- proven experience (5+ years) in operations management, project management, or related roles within the offshore industry
- experience in maintenance activities and/or project management for offshore projects
- experience as operational manager
- experience in resource planning
- strong knowledge of offshore operations, including installation, maintenance, and decommissioning activities
- broad general technical knowledge and more specific specialized in electricity and instrumentation
- affinity with piping or mechanical
- proficiency in project management tools, software, and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Agile)
- able to manage good relationships with the client and our partners while monitoring Equans’ interests
- accurate and administratively strong
- demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading teams and managing complex projects in dynamic environments
- excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders
- excellent communication skills: English & Dutch. Knowledge of French and/or German is definitely an added value
Offer
- Group insurance
- Company car
- Petrol card / Fuel card for electric charging
- Meal vouchers
- Smartphone
- Laptop
- Internet cost / Subscription
- Individual hospital insurance
- Disability insurance
- Bicycle leasing
- Flat-rate allowance
- Eco Cheque
- Training
- 13th month
- Holiday pay
- Additional paid leave
- Remote work
- Furlough leave
Want to tackle tomorrow’s multi-technical challenges with us?
Then join our experts in the various innovative and exciting projects of Equans. You get the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as to discover cutting-edge technologies and help customers in the 3 major transitions of today: the energy transition, the industrial transition and the digital transition.
Joining Equans is more than that! You also get:
Then join our experts in the various innovative and exciting projects of Equans. You get the opportunity to use your technical skills as well as to discover cutting-edge technologies and help customers in the 3 major transitions of today: the energy transition, the industrial transition and the digital transition.
Joining Equans is more than that! You also get:
- a competitive salary in line with your education and experience
- interesting training and career opportunities
- group-, hospitalization-, disability insurance
- eco & meal vouchers, representation allowance, 13th month, holiday pay
- lease car (with fuel card), bicycle lease plan
- smartphone with subscription, internet fee
- additional paid leave, seniority leave, homeworking
Practical information
Are you interested in this position and do you have questions? Please contact our HR colleague Annick Verelst - Show number
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