Boots-on-Deck Operations Manager: Offshore & Quayside

Kalypso Offshore Energy, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalypso Offshore Energy, LLC is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to own the day-to-day execution of offshore subsea cable operations, onshore and on the quayside. This on-ground role drives equipment readiness, crew coordination, and safety to ensure operations run smoothly from offshore to shore.

You will oversee installation, maintenance, and repair activities, manage mobilizations, demobilizations, and vessel operations, and serve as the operational link across teams while enforcing high

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in offshore marine operations, ideally subsea cable installation, maintenance, or repair.
• Strong quayside and vessel-based operational background, comfortable working on deck and at the waterfront.
• Practical knowledge of cable-handling equipment, deck spreads, and marine mobilizations.
• Sound understanding of offshore HSE practices and safe systems of work.
• Valid offshore certifications (e.g. BOSIET/OPITO, offshore medical) or willingness to obtain them.
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with the ability to lead crews and coordinate contractors on site.
• Excellent coordination and communication across office, quayside, and offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical execution of offshore subsea cable activities — installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Manage quayside and waterfront operations, including mobilizations, demobilizations, load-outs, and equipment readiness.
• Be present on site and offshore, coordinating crews, vessels, and contractors to keep operations running safely and on schedule.
• Ensure cable-handling spreads, deck equipment, and tooling are correctly set up, maintained, and operating as intended.
• Act as the operational link between offshore and quayside teams and the wider project team.
• Champion safety on the ground, enforcing safe systems of work and HSE standards at all times.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly and practically, keeping work flowing.
• Support logistics, resourcing, and equipment planning for upcoming operations.

Skills

Offshore operations

Deck/shore coordination

HSE awareness

Problem-solving leadership

Certifications (BOSIET/OPITO)

Education

Maritime/Offshore operations background

Tools

Cable-handling equipment

Deck spreads

Vessel mobilizations

Job description

Kalypso Offshore Energy, LLC is seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to own the day-to-day execution of offshore subsea cable operations, onshore and on the quayside. This on-ground role drives equipment readiness, crew coordination, and safety to ensure operations run smoothly from offshore to shore.

You will oversee installation, maintenance, and repair activities, manage mobilizations, demobilizations, and vessel operations, and serve as the operational link across teams while enforcing high