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At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage. 

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further.  Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development. 

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Title:  Vessel Operations Manager

Location: 

London (Sutton), GB Paris (Suresnes), FR Aberdeen (Westhill), GB

Job Closing Date:  23 May 2025

What will you be doing?

Subsea7 has an exciting opportunity for a Vessel Operations Manager to join our Pipeline Group team due to an internal promotion. The Vessel Operations Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the operations of a vessel. They are the primary point of contact for the project, early engagement, and tendering teams, ensuring that all teams have access to the necessary information regarding the vessel's capabilities, performance, cost base, and technical library.

 

During project execution, the Vessel Operations Manager works closely with the Project Manager/Project Operations Manager, Offshore Management Team (OMT), PG Package Manager and Vessel Superintendent to ensure the vessel program is executed according to schedule. With the primary responsibility of ensuring consistent and efficient ways of working, the role is responsible for delivering predictable performance while prioritising safety and compliance with industry standards.

 

  • Support Early Engagement Team to navigate vessel information libraries, guidelines, and procedures
  • Provide support where CAPEX/Business Case contributions are needed
  • Support Tender Teams to navigate vessel information libraries, guidelines, and procedures
  • Approve Vessel Offshore Schedule. Validate use of Vessel NORMs and identify schedule allowances and risks
  • Provide vessel knowledge and coordinate offshore crew input to onshore engineering including formal design reviews, and HAZID, HAZOP, and HIRA reviews
  • Validate installation procedures and project-specific equipment that is outside of the range of standard vessel operation
  • Ensure that appropriate vessel stability and DP assessments have been performed
  • Maintain a risk register for upcoming project activities. Effectively manage threats and opportunities
  • Develop a vessel readiness program, roles, responsibilities, and tools in cooperation with the Project Operations Manager and participate in its implementation. 
  • Coordinate between projects to ensure equipment re-use and minimise mobilisation and demobilisation costs
  • Work closely with Project and Crewing teams to ensure that all visa, training, and medical requirements specific to the Project are understood and identified. Oversee crew readiness and escalate issues as necessary
  • Ensure that security plans are implemented according to the operation's region
  • Ensure that a mobilisation plan has been prepared in advance and that a mob notification has been circulated by the project
  • Ensure PG schedule management procedure compliance. Monitor and report on the vessel's operational performance regularly. Negative trends should be highlighted, addressed, and resolved
  • In the event of a vessel breakdown or HSEQ incident, ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, communicated, and understood. Before returning to work, close all necessary actions.
  • Assure that HSEQ performance, worksite HSEQ reviews, safety observations and interventions, safety statistics and safety training are implemented, measured, and reported regularly, so that trends can be identified and acted upon.
  • Formally record cost of loss and take corresponding action
  • Participate in the verification of effectiveness process to ensure that case closure is validated
  • Engage in the role of safety advocate, sharing critical learnings and seeking regular feedback from the OMT to ensure continuous improvement
  • Validate the operations report and operational performance as built
  • Engage in debriefing exercises for projects, operations, and spooling
  • Ensure that lessons learned are captured in relevant systems for use in future Early Engagement studies, tenders, and projects
     

What experience would we like you to have?

  • Demonstrated ability to solve operational problems without supervision, bringing effective solutions to the table with a sense of accountability
  • A thorough understanding of stakeholder management with a focus on escalating changes in a timely manner and providing sufficient information to support the decision-making process
  • An understanding of vessel capabilities, operations, and experience collaborating with vessel teams and projects
  • Negotiation proficiency plays a key role in navigating this complex environment
  • Planning, time management, and prioritization skills are essential
  • Self-motivated and capable of working in an evolving environment
  • Good communications skills and the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences. This includes technical and non-technical, internal, and external clients, vendors, and leadership. In this context, communication includes verbal, visual, digital, and body language
  • Demonstrates the ability to take the initiative and learn from both successes and failures
  • Shares knowledge and works as a team for the benefit of the organisation and embraces diversity of thought
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An environment where you can thrive 
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success. 

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together. 

What happens next? 
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•    Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role. 
•    We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team. 
•    Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission  
 
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