Operational Supervisor

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Lyckeby, SE; Redcar, GB; Rotterdam, NL; Malmoe, SE

Join the NKT Marine Operations team and drive investment projects and in-house solutions in the renewable sector
Are you an experienced operational cable installation supervisor/engineer with a background in tool development, trenching tools, and lay equipment? Are you eager to contribute to the world’s renewable energy transformation? Do you want to work with large scale offshore projects with a global customer base and exposure in the renewable, oil & gas and the interconnector industry? If so, NKT might have the right role for you! We are expanding our Marine Operations team and offering a unique opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex submarine cable projects in the renewable, oil & gas, and interconnector industries.

Challenge yourself in a diverse and multicultural work environment
As part of our Marine Operations department, you will be surrounded by colleagues from various offshore disciplines.

Our highly versatile Marine Operations department offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your offshore competencies, regardless of your current expertise.

In this role, you will deliver investment projects and in-house solutions for future projects. You will be responsible for overseeing in-house progress, monitoring, and following up on subcontractor progress. A solid background in project management, subcontractor follow-up, risk management, and a high focus on quality, health, and safety is essential.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and subcontractors, coordinating activities and ensuring project growth. Regular travel to NKT’s offices in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, and various project sites is required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver in-house solutions with a focus on tool and trenching equipment.
• Lead specific investment projects or in-house solutions.
• Manage subcontractors, budgets, and report to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with subcontractors.
• Develop procedures and review technical documentation for projects and tenders.
• Support projects/tenders in managing subcontracts with trenching subcontractors.
• Communicate with offshore vessel crews during planning and conceptual design phases.
• Allocate personnel and equipment for planned activities, including follow-up during the installation phase.
• Support development and investment projects to enhance NKT’s offshore installation capabilities and competitiveness.

You will be part of a highly skilled team based in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands, giving you the flexibility to choose your work location from Karlskrona (Sweden), Malmö (Sweden), Teesside (UK), or Rotterdam (Netherlands).

Structured and collaborative trenching Engineer/Supervisor
To excel in this role, you should possess a high level of technical interest and competence. Our team thrives on collaboration and high team spirit, so to success in this position requires being a team player with an open mind-set, eager to share knowledge and experience.

Requirements:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in offshore projects.
• Experience with trenching flexible products, back deck engineering on construction vessels, and shallow water operations/construction.
• Proficiency in English, with Swedish and Dutch being advantageous.

Personal attributes:

• High technical interest and competence.
• Collaborative team player with good communication skills.
• Open-minded and motivated to handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to deliver results according to deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
• Full understanding of opportunities and risks associated with offshore trenching projects.

NKT is seeking a highly motivated individual who can take ownership of their work and consistently deliver high-quality results within agreed deadlines. We want you to thrive in our international and fast-moving environment, where you will have the opportunity to apply your analytical abilities, practical knowledge, diplomacy, and integrity.

Contact and application
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. This role will offer you great possibilities to contribute to our growth journey. You will gain exciting opportunities to develop your own career.

Sound interesting? Then we’d like to speak to you. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes – let us know. Knowledge gaps can be filled and the most important thing is your potential, motivation and eager to contribute to our future growth.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

If you are motivated to thrive in a fast-moving, international, and high-tech environment, apply by the latest 31st of August 2024 on our website. Personality- and capacity tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries, contact recruiting manager, Director Marine Operations Anders Boklund at [email protected].

Please note that due to GDPR regulations, applications via email cannot be accepted.

Union representatives

Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
Unionen - Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

We look forward to your application!

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About NKT
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023.

We connect a greener world.

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