Vessel Operational Manager - NKT Marine Operations

I vår fabrik i Karlskrona bedriver NKT konstruktion, utveckling och tillverkning av kraftkabellösningar för högspänning som möjliggör överföring av förnybar energi. Här kommer du att ingå i en organisation baserad på mångfald i ett internationellt erkänt tekniskt centrum som leder en av de mest avancerade provhallarna för högspänning, det senaste inom kabeltillverkning och NKT Victoria – det mest hållbara kabelläggningsfartyget inom offshoreindustrin.  NKT – We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com Do you have practical experience in vessel management? Would you like to help make the world a better place? Do you want to work with the most advanced offshore cable-laying vessels in a company with a global customer base and exposure in the renewable, oil & gas, and interconnector industries? Then apply for the role of NKT Vessel Operational Manager. NKT is expanding our Marine Operations Team and offering a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s leading suppliers of the largest and most complex submarine cable projects. As part of NKT’s Marine Operations Department, you will be surrounded by colleagues with various offshore engineering and operational disciplines. The Vessel Operational Manager role consists of vessel coordination and marine management tasks. The NKT Marine Operations Department is growing. Since 2017, we have operated the NKT Victoria, and now we are building a new cable lay vessel, the NKT Eleonora. In addition to our own assets, we need to utilize marine assets and vessels from the spot market to meet current and foreseeable market demands. You will have the opportunity to broaden your operational expertise across a variety of tasks and projects. Tasks Typical tasks and activities include: * Responsible for optimal performance and management of assigned vessels, and providing support to the organization in maritime-related matters. * Operationally responsible for maritime technical performance, including leading the implementation and execution of vessel maintenance strategies supported by our Technical Management Team. * Ensuring assigned vessels have the required equipment and are suitable for intended work scopes. * Operational management of vessel maintenance and performance. * Leading maritime technical projects with responsibility for an agreed budget. * Ensuring projects adhere to the highest standards, are delivered as agreed, and that maritime support is provided to major upgrades, internal and external clients as required. * Planning and execution of repairs, port calls, and yard stays, including 5/10 yearly plans and lifetime management of vessels. * Leading by example, following NKT values, and contributing to strengthening an already successful marine operations culture. * Producing technical and support documentation for projects and tenders from conceptual design to detailed design and engineering. * Acting as the interface to the Project Installation Manager and efficiently planning operations. * Leading the onshore Marine Operations Emergency Team. * Leading the technical development on vessels to build a green footprint for our own assets to comply with NKT sustainability goals. Requirements: * Experienced Superintendent, Project Manager, Captain, or Chief Engineer. * High leadership focus in an international environment with a strong safety awareness. * University or College degree in maritime or technical discipline (Experience as Captain or Chief Engineer may compensate for lack of formal education). * Knowledge in ISM, MLC, DNV, and IMCA. * Full understanding of the opportunities and associated risks involved in offshore construction projects. * Hands-on and practical mindset with a solid background in offshore operations. * Proficiency in English is required, along with high level written and spoken communication skills. * Experience in power cable installation, trenching of flexible products, back deck engineering on construction vessels, and shallow water operations/construction is beneficial.