Marine Coordinator

SP Renewables are looking for 2 Marine Coordinators to join their EA3 project based in Lowestoft. This will be on a 2 week rotational basis.

Role: Marine Coordinator
Business: SP Renewables - East Anglia Three
Location: Lowestoft site
Duration: 12 month initial contract
Shifts: 2 weeks rotational (2 on 2 off) - 12 hour shifts - day or night shifts
Rate: IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Marine Coordinator with a strong background within the wind industry. For more information on this role see below:

Main Purpose of Job

• The Duty Marine Coordinator will report to the Lead Marine Coordinator
• Coordination of all project vessels
• Ensuring personnel are tracked from port departure until returning safely back to port.
• Ensure all personnel planning to go offshore meet the correct required training requirements and ensure all required certification is uploaded to OSEM.
• Ensure the Marine Coordination software is utilised to track all offshore transfers and vessel movements.
• Act as the first point of contact for all offshore emergencies
• Ensure Vessel usage is optimised to limit downtime, keep accurate records of any such downtime.
• Ensure Q&HSE policies and procedures are maintained during the offshore works.
• Responsible for ensuring all EA Three ATWS are complied with.
• In-Directly support all packages with onshore and offshore logistic planning and implementation
• Ensure SPR interests are protected both onshore and offshore.
• Is aware of the contractors on site and all relevant team leaders of the contractors working for the project.

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 in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor work control (Authority to work system) to ensure that permits are in place for planned works.
• Supporting the planning of work schedules to maximize the most effective use of personnel and transfer vessels/ helicopters.
• Assis Lead MC with preparation of Notices To Mariners, Weekly Notice of Operations and H102’s for approval
• Monitor weather conditions to ensure the safety of personnel and to optimize working time offshore.
• Ensure training and inductions in the marine co-ordination System have been completed by all persons travelling offshore.
• Initiate Emergency Response Plan (ERP) when required and assist according to incident tier level..
• Efficient utilisation of all vessels on Charter to minimise non-productive time.
• Coordinating all marine traffic during offshore operations including transit to and from port.

Key Criteria

• Experience in a marine coordination role. Minimum 2 years as Marine Coordinator.
• Previous experience working in the offshore wind industry.
• Excellent communications skills enabling you to communicate your messages smoothly and efficiently to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Have excellent H&S knowledge, ideally within the offshore working environment.
• Offshore marine or helicopter coordination experience, including knowledge of the safety rules.
• Certified VHF operators certificate.
• Knowledge of applicable marine, aviation, and port regulations.
• Good IT skills in MS Office.
• 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.