Shift Supervisor

NKT; Sweden; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety culture

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment

Job summary

NKT’s Marine Operations Department seeks a Shift Supervisor for the NKT Fleet to coordinate offshore cable installation and shift operations. You will ensure safe, efficient execution on cable-lay vessels and align with project requirements, working with offshore and onshore teams in a global environment.

You will oversee offshore cable lay operations during assigned shifts, supervise deck crews, monitor equipment usage, and maintain accurate reporting to the Offshore Construction Manager and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of offshore experience in cable installation or marine construction.
• Preferably a technical diploma or degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience supervising deck crews and shift-based operations.
• Knowledge of offshore cable installation, ROV, trenching, and vessel operations.
• Experience with risk assessment and permit to work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cable lay, burial, and deck operations during shifts.
• Supervise deck crew, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Monitor use of cable lay equipment and track progress.
• Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and safety procedures.
• Maintain shift logs, reports, and operational documentation.

Skills

Offshore coordination

Deck crew supervision

Safety procedures

Communication

Shift operations

Education

Technical diploma or Engineering degree

Tools

ROV knowledge

Cable lay equipment monitoring

Job description

Shift Supervisor
Coordinate offshore cable installation and shift operations
Join NKT’s Marine Operations Department as a Shift Supervisor for the NKT Fleet and contribute to offshore cable installation projects that support the green transition. In this role, you will coordinate shift-based operations onboard cable-lay vessels, ensuring safe and efficient execution aligned with project requirements. You will work closely with offshore and onshore teams in a global environment. Are you ready to take responsibility for offshore operations during critical shift activities?

Oversee offshore cable lay operations during assigned shifts
As a Shift Supervisor, youare responsible forcoordinating offshore cable installation activities during your assigned shift. You ensure tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and in line with project procedures and technical specifications. You supervise deck crew,monitorequipment usage, andmaintaincommunication with the Offshore Construction Manager and Field Engineers, ensuringaccuratereporting and operational continuity.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Coordinate cable lay, burial, and deck operations during shifts
• Supervise deck crew, technicians, and subcontractors
• Monitor use of cable lay equipment and track progress
• Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and safety procedures
• Maintain shift logs, reports, and operational documentation

This role is offshorebasedonrotation periods at sea. You report to the Offshore Construction Manager and collaborate closely with vessel crew and multidisciplinary teams onboard and onshore.Experienced offshore professional with structured working approach

You are a consistent, accurate, and organized person who works well and supports safe operations. You communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders and collaborate effectively within diverse offshore teams. You take initiative, remain attentive to detail, and contribute to a structured and safe working environment where responsibilities are clearly understood.

You also have:

• Preferably a Technical diploma or degree in Engineering or equivalent vocational training
• Minimum 5 years of offshore experience in cable installation or marine construction
• Experience supervising deck crews and shift-based operations
• Knowledge of offshore cable installation, ROV, trenching, and vessel operations
• Experience with risk assessment, permit to work, and safety systems

Support sustainable offshore projects and teamwork at sea
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of different backgrounds can grow and develop. We havean open and transparent culture on board, with good cooperation between marine and operations. We believe these values enable long-term performance and commitment, as well as a welcoming culture and great work environment on board.In this role, you will be part of a collaborative offshore team working on cable installation projects supporting renewable energy infrastructure. You will have opportunities to develop your skills across complex marine operations while working closely with experienced colleagues in a global setting.

As an operational supervisor, you coordinate shift activities, support the crew, and ensure that operations are carried out safely and according to project plan in a dynamic environment, Crewing Manager, Rowley Rademaker.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 30 August. If you have any questions about the role, you are welcome to contact Crewing Manager Rowley Rademaker at [e-mail]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Crewing Officer Danielle Alkemade at [e-mail].

Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Strong safety culture

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment

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