Lead Offshore Technician General Purpose: Reporting to the SOV Shift Manager, the Lead Technician (Lead Tech) is a senior offshore coordination role responsible for operational planning,executionreadiness, and supervisory coverage in support of offshore service operations.

Working handinhand with the Offshore Shift Supervisor, the Lead Tech owns shortand longterm planning horizons and ensures all resources, documentation, materials, tooling, and releases are in place for safe and effective turbine work.

The Lead

Tech provides designated supervisory coverage and operational support during the late shift andasrequiredto enable the Offshore Shift Supervisor and other leaders to conduct field leadership activities such as audits, complex troubleshooting, turbine visits, and technician development, while ensuring operational continuity and alignment between planning and offshore execution.

Responsibilities: Ownoffshore operational planning across daily, 3day, 1week, 2week, and 6month horizons, ensuring plans are realistic, resourced, and executable.

Act as the executionreadiness owner byvalidatingthat all planned work has the required materials, tooling, documentation, system readiness, and release approvals before execution.

Lead the daily planning meeting and clearly communicate the approved plan, priorities, risks, and constraints to all stakeholders.

Evaluate task scope, sequencing, duration, and risk todetermineresource needs and operational feasibility.

Identifyrequired parts, tools, and consumables, ensuring correct reservations and availability in SAP prior to execution.

Work closely with the Stockkeeper to forecast material needs, communicate P/P priorities, and ensure ontime availability for planned work.

Add andmaintainaccurateparts, tooling, and task details in Service Orders to support secure, compliant execution.

Perform firstlevel administrative review of

Approved Written Procedures(AWPs) to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with planned work.

Review personnel availability, planned absences, and training validity to ensure realistic shortand midterm planning forecasts.

Ensureall approved tasks are correctly loaded andmaintainedin STORM, includingshorttermand longterm work scopes.

Secure and track required work releases from Equinor and ensure alignment with the approved operational plan.

Monitor and document deviations from the approved plan,identifyroot causes, and ensure deviations are communicated to the Offshore Shift Supervisor and SOV Shift Manager.

Support development, prioritization, and planning of continuous improvement initiatives and proactive maintenance cases with Performance Engineering.

Serve as acting Offshore Shift Supervisor during designated lateshift coverage,operatingwithin defined authority and escalation boundaries.

Provide Supervisor relief during the day to enable turbine visits, audits,



complex troubleshooting, field coaching, and technician engagement.

Oversee endofday operational closeout and confirm all teams have safely demobilized from turbines.

Make realtime operational decisions within delegated authority, aligned with the Offshore Shift Supervisor and SOV Shift Manager.

Participate in crossfunctional coordination with vessel crew,logistics, and support functions tomaintainalignment between plan and execution.

Review completed Service Orders for accuracy in time, parts, and descriptive text, ensuringdocumentationquality and completeness.

Set clear expectations for postjob documentation standards and coach technicians to improve reporting quality.

Validate Y3FA / Y3JC coding accuracy and seek Supervisor clarification whererequiredbefore closure.

Maintainaccuraterecords of daily activities, material usage, plan changes, and operational outcomes.

Ensure all stakeholders receivetimely,accurateplanning and execution updates.

Integrate HSE considerations into all planning activities and ensure plans align with Vestas HSE Management System.

Promote visible HSE leadership by embedding safety and risk awareness into planning decisions andexecutionreadiness.

Essential Functions: Ability to lead technicians, influence crossfunctional teams, andmaintaintrust.

Ability to create robust operational plans withaccurateassumptions and resource assessments.

Ability to work independentlyduring the late shiftwhile acting as the Supervisor on duty.

Ability to understand turbine technical tasks, tooling needs, technician competencies, and safe work sequences.

Ability to work and live on an SOV for extended rotations.

Ability to climb wind turbines and perform field tasks asrequired.

Ability to lift, push, pull, andcarry itemsup to lbs.

Ability to climb towers unassisted up to feet.

Ability to obtain OEUK Medical Clearance and successfully pass a Chester Step Test.

Education, Training, and Skills Required: Strong understanding of SAP or ability to rapidly become proficient.

Ability to create detailed, realistic operational plans.

Strong focus on HSE, service quality, and operational delivery.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Comfortable interacting with customer representatives.

Completion of TBC tasks on any platform.

Knowledge of VOB SCADA, Toolkit, and turbine performance tools.

Understanding of

Vplatform.

Ability to lead diverse technician teams andmaintaintrust.





Strong computer literacy (Share

Point, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet, Primavera, etc.).

Prior planning or coordination experience.

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) ProficiencywithIT tools (smartphones, computers, etc.).

Able to safely work in adverse climates and environments.

Valid drivers license, ability to obtain a passport, and willingness to travel.

Must be capable of leading and gaining the trust of a diverse team.

Shared sense of responsibility for the success of Empire Wind and commitment to promoting Vestas core values, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Physical Demands Ability to work and live onboard a Service Operations Vessel in various weather conditions and sea swells.

Abilityto work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.

Ability to work in a seated indoor environment or inside a wind turbine for extended periods of time.

Ability tofrequentlywalk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend.

Ability tofrequentlylift, push, pull, andcarry itemsup to lbs.

Total weight including all required PPE and gear (up to lbs) must be below the lb safety limit.

To meet this requirement, body weight may not exceed lbs.

Work Environment The work environment described belowrepresentsthe conditions an employee typicallyencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functionsin accordance withapplicable federal, state, and local laws.

This role is primarily performed onboard a Service Operations Vessel (SOV) at sea and within offshore wind turbines.

Work areas may include confined spaces, elevated locations, and marine environments.

Noise levels can range from moderate to high, depending on operational activity and equipment use.

Motion from sea swells should be expected while aboard the vessel.

Living and working conditions may vary based on the specific SOV configuration.

Typical vessel accommodations may include sleeping quarters, restroom and shower facilities, meal service, and shared ordesignatedrecreational areas.

These conditions are not guaranteed and may differ by vessel or assignment. DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success.

We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion.

As our CEO states, ''Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry''.

Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

📌 Offshore Lead Technician (Stellarton)
🏢 Vestas
📍 Stellarton