Vessel Operations Manager

Job Description

We are on an exciting journey in the transition of developing alternative markets in addition to Oil & Gas including floating wind, mineral mining, shallow water, scientific drilling, geological institutes.  To assist us on that journey, we are looking for a Vessel Operations Manager for Fugro’s next generation seafloor drill, the Blue Dragon development program.

As a Vessel Operations Manager you ensure both an effective and efficient execution of the agreed work during preparation and execution of project assignments with Fugro’s subsea drills Blue Dragon (BD) and Seafloor Drill 1 (SFD1) in such manner that the QHSE, technical and contractual requirements are met. In this role you maintain effective communication with project team members, critical equipment suppliers, sub-contractors and other stakeholders. You work closely with the offshore BD and SFD1 teams to deliver project objectives ensuring the highest level of safety, sampling, and operational standards according to Company procedures and QHSE policies.

Your role

• You are responsible and accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the geotechnical equipment onboard our vessels;

• You identify improvements and develop plans to implement these to further in-crease efficiency or reduce cost together with the responsible project manager and fleet.

• You inspect existing and new offshore vessels and installations to determine expected reliability using a risk based approach;

• You execute quality control inspections on offshore project equipment and systems and improve quality assurance processes and procedures when needed;

• You plan and schedule complex mobilization on existing vessels, new build vessels or vessels of opportunity;

• You are a team member of projects which are focused on improving operational and offshore project performance.

Your track record

• You have a mbo 4 education in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with several years’ work experience;

• You have significant practical experience in Marine site investigations both deep and shallow water, and knowledge of alternative markets e.g., scientific drilling, floating wind etc.;

• You have substantial knowledge of offshore technical systems and vessels, both technical and class related items and you are experienced with hydraulics and electrical systems;

• You have a hands-on approach and strong planning and organisational skills;

• You have excellent communication and reporting skills in English (verbal and written);

• You are available to travel worldwide on assignment when required.

What Fugro offers

• A competitive salary;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

For further information, please contact Stefanie Baldassarri-Steenhauer, Corporate Recruiter, tel. +31 (0)6-114 55954.

After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation-email of the receipt of your application.

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**