Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. We offer a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global transition to renewable energy by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth. 

The Role

CorPower Ocean is looking for a Lead Marine Operations Engineer to assume technical, budget and team responsibility concerning offshore and onshore operations for the installation of CorPower wave farms. This includes the methods and associated equipment for anchor, array cables and electrical collection hubs as part of the farm infrastructure installation. It also includes the methods and equipment for towing, connecting and disconnecting Wave Energy Converters (WECs) to the mechanical and electrical interfaces of the anchors and array cables using surface operated quick-connect solution. Development and testing of customer made equipment to achieve efficient, safe, vessel-agnostic and low-cost installation is a key part of the role, including equipment for UMACK anchor installation as well as Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for the connection and disconnection of WECs in wave farms.

Responsibilities

• Global responsibility for Marine operations, including farm infrastructure installations

• Team leadership for Marine operations teams including hiring, team development and training

• Methods and equipment for marine operations (Piling, cable install, hub, LARS for WEC operations)

• Development and continuous improvement of Method statements, including MWS approval 

• Ensure QHSE and risk assessment are in accordance with CorPower Ocean and local regulations policy

• Delivering farm installations on time, performance and budget. Ownership of budget for Marine ops Services and Equipment

• Planning, staffing and executing farm infrastructure installations (anchors, cables, hub)

• Responsible for all FAT or SAT for the equipment for the farm infrastructure

• Selection and contracting with Marine operators and equipment suppliers for farm infrastructure installations. (WEC operations is distributed on Local Heads of WEC marine operations)

• Development of improved methods and equipment to meet Installation and O&M targets in terms of safety, cycle time, performance and reduction in ops-CAPEX and OPEX to deliver on CorPower's Product Roadmap, defined in the Installation and OPEX sections.

• Develop and maintain the marine ops processes, policies and procedures in CorPower. Train teams and ensure operations are executed to the procedures.

• Lead development of future marine operations methods and tooling

• Direct, review and update procedures to meet internal targets and external requirements from customers, investors, MWS, DNV and underwriters

Skills and requirements

You have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience from developing offshore installation methods and have led and successfully completed installations in the field. Proven experience in multiple method development processes and installation cycles from start to finish is a must.

You have the drive, determination and patience to lead through project cycles from early-stage concepts, fabrication, logistics and execution with 24/7 operations, delivering projects safely on time and meeting cost targets. 

You have a broad technical knowledge and genuine interest in the different aspects of marine operations, machinery and operations methods. Knowledge of mooring systems, ROVs and other subsea equipment, as well as electricity generation equipment is qualifying. Experience of certification and Marine Warranty Survey methodology and documentation is qualifying. 

You have experience working with Orcaflex, Mermaid and similar tools, meriting if also Creo CAD, WindChill PLM. If you have experience with equivalent software and willing to get up to speed this is also qualifying.

You may have a B.Sc or a M.Sc. degree in marine engineering or related disciplines, but your personality, experience and interest in the field is the most important. You are proficient in English, both spoken and written. Your personality, experience and interest in the field are the most important and what is most highly valued at CorPower.

As a person:

• You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do

• You are self-motivated and love to optimize your time

• You always search for the most simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems

• You love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills

• You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals

• You see your tasks through to completion

• You are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally

• You are data driven and strive to always back your points with solid analysis

CorPower Ocean has a highly diversified team with many nationalities and backgrounds, all working towards the same goal. This is something we are very proud of. We are not perfect yet, but we hope you share our aim to reach a higher equality.