Offshore Client Representative (Trenching Support Vessel)
Job title: Offshore Client Representative (Trenching Support Vessel)
Company: LSP Renewables
Job description: The Client Representative Offshore shall ensure that specific tasks are completed safely, on time, and with due-consideration and attention to the project requirements (RAMS) for the assigned scope of work. Responsibilities
Review and understand the Project’s HSE Plan including the Emergency Response Plan and ensure Contractor adheres to the HSE requirements;
Review health and safety documents as required before execution phase commences and keep updated on changes in the documents;
Prepare and distribute Daily Progress Reports (DPR) which will include progress of the works, mechanical breakdown, weather downtime etc. and ensure the DPRs are signed by all required parties (as appropriate);
Perform an onsite review of the as-built documentation with a focus on trenching operations, particularly to verify depth of lowering and the interpretation of as trenched survey results (TSS350 /TSS440)
Ensure Contractor compliance with technical/operational requirements and that works are executed in a safe manner and to the required quality;
Attend daily meetings, toolbox talks and other discussions as well as package/project meetings. Aligning and escalating topics (as necessary) to the Offshore Site Management.
Participate in pre- and post-project meetings to review performance, lessons learned, and future improvements.
Monitor Safety Observations Cards (SOCs) during daily meetings and ensure they are recorded within the DPR. Highlight any of particular note or concern toward Offshore Site Management and HSE team.
During all defined key activities and otherwise as often as practicable be present as a witness during installation.
Where the HSE Team is unable to attend any asset, vessel or location carry out planned HS&E inspection(s) on their behalf.
Participate in safety walks with health and safety representatives from the Project Company and Contractor. Identify and report any safety-related observations on a day to day basis whilst performing primary duties.
In the event of incident / accident take detailed notes, timeline, pictures and generally gather information to support investigation(s). NOTE – The Contractor will almost always lead on investigation but it is helpful for Project Company to have its own information available.
Where necessary, act on behalf of the Packages Quality Manager and participate in walkdowns, progress monitoring, identification of non-conformance and witnessing in accordance with project Quality Management Plan and Contractor ITPs.
Skillset / Experience
A minimum of 5-years experience of similar services in offshore renewable industry
Working knowledge of offshore construction contracts with a good understanding of the contractual implications of breakdowns, delays, weather downtime etc.
The ability to read and understand technical documents and observe (offshore) operations and ensure these are carried out according to the contractual requirements (e.g. understanding of reasonable endeavours clauses)
Knowledge about industry standards and regulations, including but limited to International Maritime Organization (IMO) & IMCA guidelines
Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with others (shall be fluent in spoken and written English)
Certifications
GWO Sea Survival
GWO Working at Heights
GWO First Aid
GWO Fire Awareness
GWO Manual Handling
Current valid medical certificate and exams for offshore work according to legal requirements.
IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet) Optional: GIS (QGIS /ARC GIS) and drafting software (DWGtrueview, AutoCAD or similar)
Experience using inspection/auditing software in a construction environment (desirable).