The Senior Offshore Wind (OSW) Wind Farm Operator will be responsible for the remote monitoring and operation ofW the site, including both onshore and offshore substations in addition to monitoring turbine status via SCADA to identify any issues that require corrective action.
The Sr. OSW Wind Farm Operator will support site operations by managing and coordinating the safe, efficient and cost-effective transfer of personnel and equipment from the onshore base to the offshore work sites (and vice versa) via marine vessels and helicopters.
The Sr. OSW Wind Farm Operator will also be responsible for ensuring that all necessary conditions are satisfied before staff can commence transit to the work site e.g. work orders are in place, tools and equipment are available, staff are competent/authorised to undertake work and sea and weather conditions are within acceptable parameters.
Job Duties
The individual will:
Plan, coordinate and supervise activities related to the transfer of personnel and equipment by vessels and / or helicopter to ensure that this is carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Facilitate work control (permit to work system) to ensure that permits are in place for planned activity.
Supporting the planning of work schedules to maximise the most effective use of personnel and transfer vessels/ helicopters.
Establish access parameters taking account of weather forecasts, sea conditions and light conditions to ensure consistent go, no go and stand-down decisions are made in order to ensure safe transit and access to work sites can be achieved.
Monitor weather conditions to ensure the safety of personnel and to optimise working time offshore.
Coordinate with National Control Center / Site HV Manager if HV switching is required
Conduct HV switching operations and creation of switching orders in accordance with the Switching and Tagging Procedure
Initiate and coordinate the project emergency response
Initiate Emergency Response Plan (ERP) where required in order to effectively resolve the situation.
Ensure adherence to all H&S procedures associated with maritime/offshore working
Act as Operational Controller under Electric Safety Rules.
Monitor SCADA systems and act upon alarms / issues where they arise to ensure efficient response times are achieved and generation maximised.
Keep records on daily activities, usage of vessels and weather conditions
Regularly report on defined KPIs through the Company standard systems
Supply data to assist in the short and long term maintenance planning process
Regularly update management on site activities to keep them informed of any issues/challenges experienced.
Maximise offshore H&S performance by complying with all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures and through the reporting and rectification of any non-conformances.
Effective and efficient operation of offshore logistics in cooperation with site contractors
Optimise operational expenditure through efficient and safe marine control procedures
Coordinate the movement & positions of vessels to ensure mobilisation/demobilisation is a streamlined as possible
Support coordinating all marine traffic in the site, and vessels transiting between site and main port
Monitoring all vessel and personnel movements offshore by use of Personnel Tracking System (PTS) and Vessel Tracking System (VTS). Guaranteeing the location of all personnel offshore is known should an emergency situation arise
Ensuring all personnel going offshore are suitably qualified and hold all the necessary certification
Responsible for the safe execution of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
Skills, Knowledge & Experience (to be posted)
Experience of working in a control room operator role
Previous experience working in the offshore wind industry or industry with similar operational and safety challenges.
Knowledge of SCADA systems, & Marine Control systems
Excellent communications skills enabling you to communicate your messages smoothly and efficiently to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Have project planning or equivalent experience
Have excellent H&S knowledge, ideally within the offshore working environment
Ability to gain authorization under the High Voltage Safety Rules
Experience with VHF radio telecommunication systems
Use real time applications for performance monitoring, diagnostics and power production information
Good IT skills in MS Office
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn
Commitment and enthusiasm for the role
Respectful to internal and external customers
Pro-active and diligent approach
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to work within international and multidisciplinary team
Flexible towards the operations at site, adaptable to change; including some initial work location requirements at Barnstable, MA
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