Offshore Shift Supervisor (Stellarton)

Offshore Shift Supervisor (Stellarton)

04 Aug
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Vestas
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Stellarton

04 Aug

Vestas

Stellarton

Offshore Shift Supervisor General Purpose: Reporting to the SOV Shift Manager, the Offshore Shift Supervisor is the onsite operational leader for offshore wind turbine service activities at the Empire Wind project.

This role provides direct supervision of offshore technicians servicing and maintaining the V turbine fleet and holds daytoday responsibility for safe work execution, operational coordination, and field decisionmaking.

Working in close alignment with the SOV Shift Manager and site support functions, the Offshore Shift Supervisor ensures offshore operations are planned, controlled, and executed in compliance with safety requirements, customer expectations, and company standards, while maintaining reliable turbine performance and orderly offshore workflows.

Responsibilities: Take responsibility for critical safety and operational decisions, escalating issues asrequired.

Demonstrate visible HSE leadership by promoting a proactive safety culture and exercising clear stopwork authority for any unsafe condition or change in risk profile.

Ensure full compliance with Vestas Health and Safety Management System and all applicable offshore HSE requirements.

Serve as a role model for offshore technicians, setting expectations for safe behavior, professionalism, and operational discipline.

Manage and ensure electrical safety within wind turbines through audits, coaching, and strict adherence to WTSR principles.

Review

Approved

Written

Procedures, Risk Assessments, and supporting documentation prior to work execution.

Act as the primary offshore operational interface between the customer, SOV crew, site leadership, and field technicians during active shifts.

Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering safe, compliant, and reliable offshore operations while managing expectations and constraints.

Monitor weather forecasts continuously and assess operational impacts on transfers, turbine access, and task execution.

Prepare, approve, and communicate daily transfer plans and ensure alignment with vessel operations and site activities.

Organize and coordinate vessel and O&M; crew transfers, ensuring personnel safety, logistical readiness, and regulatory compliance.

Supervise and coordinate offshore operations in close alignment with the SOV Shift Manager, providing mutual operational support as needed.

Ensure all service work orders are active,accurate, and ready in SAP in collaboration withthe

Lead

Techbefore techniciansmobilize toturbines.

Own offshore execution readiness byvalidatingplanning inputs, tool accuracy, material readiness, SAP status, and operational feasibility prior to work execution.

Activelycontributeto daily, weekly, and longtermservice operationsplanning with a focus on safety, efficiency, and resource optimization.

Review andmonitorwind farm performance using VOB SCADA, Power BI, CMS, and site KPIs to support operational decisionmaking.

Allocate Shadow Data daily and ensure accuracy and alignment with actual work performed offshore.

Prepare clear andaccuratedaily operational reports capturing work performed, deviations, risks, and lessons learned.

Contribute to monthly customer reporting by ensuringaccurateperformance, production,



and operational data inputs.

Review operational performance trends andidentifyimprovement opportunities to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity.

Identify, prioritize, and support the implementation of continuousimprovement initiatives(CIMs), ensuring changes are operationallyfeasibleand embedded in execution.

Support proactive repairs and upgrades through coordination, risk assessment, andexecutionreadiness.

Plan and support annual service and maintenance activities in collaboration withthe SOVShift Manager and

Lead Tech.

Contribute to longterm service strategy and operational planning with the SOV Shift Manager and

Lead Tech.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to offshore technicians to support competence development and longterm capability.

Assistwith turbine maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, or audits asrequiredto support protected operations, escalation management, and field credibility.

Ensure customer technicians are trained, inducted, andutilizedto the same standards as site technicians.

Travelextensively (%) prior to Empire Wind becoming operational (est.

October 6) to become familiar with the offshore environment and learn new Vestas platforms.

This includes travel across the USA, Europe, or Asia for offshore/onshore turbines anddowntowerinstallation activities.

Essential Functions: Ability to promote a strong site safety culture while driving high operational performance andmaintaininga costconscious approach.

Ability to provide direct supervision and field oversight, including leading daily work activities and ensuring technicians execute tasks safely and effectively.

Ability to complete andmaintainall required operational reporting and documentation, including work orders, daily logs, maintenance records, and safety paperwork.

Ability to make informed operational decisions using multiple information sources.

Ability to work and live on a Service Operations Vessel in various weather conditions and sea states.

Ability to function as an experienced WTG Technician and solve complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical problems within the turbine.

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: Electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic experience witha strong desireto further develop skills in these fields.

Must have completed TBC Core & Specific tasks on any platform or be recognized as an ALevel Technician.

Must be nominated as an ATLT, orhave a reasonable path to achieving ATLT status within 6 months of hire.

Ability todemonstrateadvanced working knowledge of industrial safety practices and protocols (e.g., confined space,



energy isolation).

Minimum 5 years of experience working in a commercialindustrial mechanical or electrical environment, preferably with wind turbines.

Strong understanding of VOB SCADA operations and Toolkit.

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and IT 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.

Comfortable handling customer requests and interactions.

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.

Salary & Career Growth The base pay salary range for this position is $.-$., with potential for additional variable compensation.

Pay will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

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.

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