Vessel Lead (DP2 Workboat)

Job Purpose Act as the Company Site Representative onboard a Diving Support Vessel (DSV) or Cable Lay Vessel (CLV), ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of subsea construction activities. Provide leadership oversight to contractor offshore teams and ensure all work is executed in accordance with established procedures, policies, and safety standards. Job Context & Key Challenges Primary offshore representative and team lead onboard DSV / CLV Operating in a challenging offshore and subsea environment Managing multi-disciplinary and multicultural offshore teams Core Challenges Driving safe subsea construction execution Managing incident response and offshore risk Coordinating simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) Ensuring compliance with diving and ROV equipment certifications Overseeing subcontractor and vessel performance Key Accountabilities Act as Company representative onboard DSV/CLV during offshore execution phases Serve as the main interface with contractor offshore management and workforce Monitor contractor compliance with specifications, procedures, and risk assessments Ensure all safety reviews (e.g., risk assessments, hazard identification) are closed out prior to critical activities Act as focal point between operations and contractor during field execution, particularly for SIMOPS and permit coordination Oversee contractor marine activities and ensure vessel compliance with operational requirements Coordinate across multiple project teams and stakeholders to resolve issues effectively Demonstrate leadership, integrity, and strong decision-making offshore Drive efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery based on offshore experience Act as area authority for vessel-related Permit to Work (PTW) systems General Requirements Ensure full compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards Support workforce development initiatives where applicable Comply with regulatory, legal, and competition requirements Minimum Requirements Qualifications High School Diploma (minimum) Recognised offshore certifications Mandatory: OPITO H2S T-BOSIET IMCA Dive Supervisor certification Experience Minimum 15 years offshore installation experience on DSVs At least 5 years in a leadership role such as: Offshore Construction Manager Company Site Representative DSV Superintendent Minimum 5 years diving experience (air or saturation) or as Dive Supervisor Technical & Business Skills Strong knowledge of: Offshore installation and subsea construction methods Marine operations and vessel-based execution Diving and ROV operations Familiar with: Lifting and rigging practices Offshore safety standards Fluent in English Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)