Operations Manager (Liftboats) at a Reputable Company

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the technical integrity and operational deployment of a liftboat fleet. This role is pivotal in ensuring safe jacking operations, maximizing deck space utilization for clients, and maintaining the complex hydraulic and lifting systems that define these assets.

Key Responsibilities

Jacking & Geotechnical Operations

• Review and approve Site Specific Assessments (SSA) prior to mobilization to ensure seabed conditions are within vessel design limits.
• Oversee stability during pre-loading phases to achieve safe air gaps without risk of punch-through.
• Provide 24/7 technical guidance for emergency rapid-jacking or unexpected leg deviations.

Asset Integrity

• Supervise preventative maintenance of engines, jacking systems, cranes, and propulsion.
• Ensure flag and class regulatory compliance.
• Forecast OPEX and CAPEX budgets.

Regional Operational Logistics

• Develop and execute heavy weather protocols to safeguard assets during swell seasons.
• Ensure compliance with local cabotage laws and hiring requirements.
• Liaise with port and coastal authorities to secure approvals for specialized activities.

Personnel & Training

• Coordinate with Crewing Department to ensure specialized positions (Jacking Masters, Crane Operators) are filled with certified personnel.
• Implement and enforce safety leadership protocols onboard.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Master Mariner (COC Class 1).
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in self-elevating unit operations (Liftboats or Jack-ups).