Lifting Supervisor Offshore Wind

Job description

In the role of lifting supervisor, you will be responsible managing the onshore and offshore lifting operations of foundations and turbine installation through the appropriate lift plan and toolbox talks at the start.

You will be working in project preparation and on board of our installation vessels

Your responsibilities

• Checks all lift plans and associated risk assessments/ method statements subsequent to approving them
• Ensuring the validity and adequate implementation of the installation manual
• Support for the crane- specific calculations such as load capacity, lifting height and lifting capacity. Checks and maintains certification of lifting gear
• Manage the daily activity of offshore lifting site personnel like crane operators and establish requirements
• Instruct, supervise and correct subordinates regarding to the procedures and instructions
• Prepare the required documentation prior to the start of a particular activity
• Initiate meetings to discuss work methodologies and HSE management
• Awareness during the lift operations of health and safety issues and takes actions when necessary

Job requirements

• Operational experience on board ships as crane operator or lifting supervisor
• A good command of the English language
• Strong communication and social skills
• An independent, practical and creative person who can solve problems, dares to take decisions and is able to work in project teams
• A flexible attitude with regard to working on board and at project locations

We offer

Working on projects means being away from home for a period of time. In Europe and outside of Europe, you will work an a rotation scheme this depends on where the projects takes place. In addition, we offer you:

• A salary matching with responsibilities and experience;
• Project allowances (based on location and situation of the project);
• A pension scheme;
• A variable bonus;
• A great onboarding program in which you get familiar with Van Oord and also get to know your new colleagues;
• Opportunity to make career steps, within different business units;
• Extensive learning and (personal) development possibilities, including a wide range of online courses via Goodhabitz;
• An attractive travel allowance, if you work at an office in the Netherlands.