Overview
The HVDC Hook-Up Manager will oversee the offshore converter station hook-up lifecycle for a major offshore wind energy project, working with stakeholders across various international locations. This role encompasses client representation throughout hook-up activities, ensuring safe and compliant delivery while coordinating with contractors, engineering teams, and marine operations. The position demands a strong background in HVDC systems and offshore energy projects.
Responsibilities
- Oversee offshore HVDC converter station hook up activities from yard preparation through offshore execution.
- Review and approve contractor documentation including RAMS, test procedures, and mechanical completion records.
- Monitor contractor performance, progress, and quality of delivery.
- Manage mechanical completion activities, handovers, punch lists, and close out processes.
- Support commissioning readiness, system validation, and energisation activities.
- Ensure compliance with offshore HSE standards and applicable legislation.
- Coordinate interfaces between engineering, commissioning, marine, cable, and construction teams.
- Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and project performance to senior project stakeholders.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering offshore wind, offshore transmission, or oil & gas projects.
- Proven track record in client representative, owner's engineer, or offshore delivery roles.
- Strong understanding of HVDC systems, commissioning, and offshore hook up activities.
- Experience managing contractor performance across complex infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of offshore mechanical completion and handover processes.
- Valid GWO Basic Safety Training, OPITO HUET with EBS, and current Offshore Medical.
- Willingness to travel internationally and work offshore on rotational assignments.