Vacancy Head of Operations Maintenance & Monitoring (Offshore Wind) in Hoboken

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:

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:

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:

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

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Practical information

Are you interested in this position and do you have questions? Please contact our HR colleague Annick Verelst - Show number0478 88 63 34

Function type:

Project leader, technical responsible

Sector:

Industry and machine construction

Location

Hoboken

Requirements

Academic Bachelor At least 5 years experience Dutch, English, French, German

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