Offshore Shift Supervisor

Jobtailor; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring for an Offshore Shift Supervisor to command offshore wind turbine service at the Empire Wind project. You will lead SOV crew and field technicians on V236 turbines, making critical safety and operational decisions on site.

You will ensure health and safety compliance, review procedures, and coordinate with customers to deliver safe offshore operations while optimizing resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic fields with a focus on wind turbine service.
• Credentialed as an A-Level Technician or on-track to AT-LT status within 6 months.
• Strong safety knowledge and ability to apply risk controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore technicians during turbine service and maintenance activities.
• Review procedures, risk assessments, and work documentation prior to execution.
• Coordinate with customer, crew, site leadership and field technicians during shifts.
• Monitor weather impacts and adjust transfer plans and tasks accordingly.
• Ensure safe, compliant and reliable offshore operations and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate daily transfer plans and align with vessel operations.

Skills

Electrical Experience

Mechanical Experience

Hydraulic Experience

Safety Protocols

Team Leadership

Operational Planning

Weather Monitoring

Customer Interaction

Professionalism

Education

A-Level Technician

AT-LT Status

TBC 300 Core & Specific Tasks

Tools

VOB SCADA

Toolkit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Reporting to the SOV Shift Manager, the Offshore Shift Supervisor is the on-site operational leader for offshore wind turbine service activities at the Empire Wind project.
• This role provides direct supervision of offshore technicians servicing and maintaining the V236 turbine fleet.
• Take responsibility for critical safety and operational decisions, escalating issues as required.
• Ensure full compliance with Vestas’ Health and Safety Management System and all applicable offshore HSE requirements.
• Serve as a role model for offshore technicians, setting expectations for safe behavior, professionalism, and operational discipline.
• Review Approved Written Procedures, Risk Assessments, and supporting documentation prior to work execution.
• Act as the primary offshore operational interface between the customer, SOV crew, site leadership, and field technicians during active shifts.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering safe, compliant, and reliable offshore operations while managing expectations and constraints.
• Monitor weather forecasts continuously and assess operational impacts on transfers, turbine access, and task execution.
• Prepare, approve, and communicate daily transfer plans and ensure alignment with vessel operations and site activities.
• Supervise and coordinate offshore operations in close alignment with the SOV Shift Manager, providing mutual operational support as needed.
• Actively contribute to daily, weekly, and long-term service operations planning with a focus on safety, efficiency, and resource optimization.

Requirements

• Electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic experience with a strong desire to further develop skills in these fields.
• Must have completed TBC 300 Core & Specific tasks on any platform or be recognized as an A-Level Technician.
• Must have nominated as an AT-LT, or have a reasonable path to achieving AT-LT status within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of industrial safety practices and protocols (e.g., confined space, energy isolation).
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a commercial–industrial mechanical or electrical environment, preferably with wind turbines.
• Strong understanding of VOB SCADA operations and Toolkit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and IT tools (smartphones, computers, etc.).
• Able to safely work in adverse climates and environments.
• Valid driver’s license, ability to obtain a passport, and willingness to travel.
• Must be capable of leading and gaining the trust of a diverse team.
• Comfortable handling customer requests and interactions.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in offshore wind turbine operations, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and team leadership. Proficient in managing operational activities, customer interactions, and resource optimization in challenging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Offshore Wind Turbine Operations
• Industrial Safety Practices
• VOB SCADA Operations
• TBC 300 Core & Specific Tasks
• Team Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Experience
• Mechanical Experience
• Hydraulic Experience
• Advanced Working Knowledge of Safety Protocols
• Commercial-Industrial Environment Experience
• Operational Planning
• Risk Assessment Review
• Weather Monitoring
• Transfer Plan Communication
• Customer Satisfaction Management

Soft Skills

• Team Trust Building
• Customer Interaction
• Professionalism
• Operational Discipline

Certifications & Qualifications

• A-Level Technician
• AT-LT Status

Industry Keywords

• Offshore HSE Requirements
• Vestas Health and Safety Management System
• Wind Turbine Service Activities
• Empire Wind Project

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• VOB SCADA
• Toolkit
• IT Tools