Offshore Operations Supervisor

Vestas; Montrose; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an offshore service coordinator based from Montrose, Scotland, to lead a team of technicians and subcontractors on the Inch Cape wind farm. You will ensure safe operations, plan maintenance, and coordinate service orders in a dynamic offshore environment.

The role requires an Electrical or Mechanical degree or apprenticeship, offshore experience, high voltage knowledge if possible, and strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical degree or apprenticeship completed.
• Offshore experience in electrical or mechanical work.
• High voltage knowledge and switching experience if possible.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and safety standards.
• Ensure technician readiness with tools, parts, and permits.
• Manage permit-to-work, transfer plans, and service orders.
• Coordinate offshore service and maintenance activities.
• Adjust daily plans based on weather and turbine availability.
• Lead and support technicians and subcontractors.
• Escalate issues to Shift Lead when needed.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Mechanical degree

Apprenticeship completed

Tools

MS Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

Do you have a mechanical or electrical background and experience coordinating teams? Join us in supporting the transition to renewable energy and help shape a greener future!

Region NCE and Global Offshore > Global Offshore > Inch Cape

At almost 1.1 gigawatts, Inch Cape is one of Scotland's largest Offshore Wind Farms approximately 15km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea firth. Based from the Port in Montrose, Scotland you will be working in the Service department for Vestas who are the OEM and responsible for the maintenance and repair of 72 x V236 15MW offshore wind turbines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all HSE requirements and Vestas safety standards
• Ensure technician readiness and have the required tools, parts, documentation, and permits to complete assigned tasks
• Manage permit-to-work processes, transfer plans, and approval of service orders and time registrations
• Coordinate and execute planned offshore service and maintenance activities
• Adjust daily work plans based on operational needs, weather conditions, and turbine availability
• Lead and support a team of technicians and subcontractors to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Ensure to maintain excellent operational performance and elevate issues to the Shift Lead if required

Qualifications

• An Electrical or Mechanical degree or completed an apprenticeship
• Professional offshore experience (electrical or mechanical) High voltage knowledge and switching experience if possible.
• Experience in planning and execution
• Experience with leading and maintaining general safety and safety awareness
• Good English skills both oral and written
• Knowledge of MS Office, excel and SAP
• Full driver's license

Competencies

• Strong planning and coordination skills to manage daily operations, work schedules, permits, and technician hours
• Ability to perform operational administration, including service order confirmations and workforce planning
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Strong leadership skills and a positive influence on safety, quality, team performance, safety, and engagement
• Flexible and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Problem-solving mindset with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Quality-focused professional with technical knowledge of offshore operations and wind farm platforms

What we offer

We offer a challenging job, a professional learning environment and opportunities for career development at a growing wind turbine manufacturer. You will become part of a highly professional culturally diverse team in a constantly growing industry.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.