Power and Automation Manager

3 days ago


Bergen, Vestland, Norway Odfjell Drilling Full time
Power and Automation Manager

Employment type: Permanent Employee

Application end date: 1/5/2025

Contact person: Roger Hilmarsen Rong

Contact number: 996 13 103

Odfjell Oceanwind provides offshore wind power to consumers where and when the energy is needed. Odfjell Oceanwind's mission is to accelerate floating offshore wind, using the immediate business opportunity of electrifying and decarbonising oil and gas installations to qualify and demonstrate our solutions.

We are looking for an experienced Power and Automation Manager to join our team.

Preferred working location is Bergen, but working out of our Stavanger or Oslo offices can be discussed.

This is a key position that will be responsible for the utility power and automation system design and follow up on HV power production including operational philosophies, and solutions for integration with power systems and grid. The work tasks will be relevant both in floater development work and in wind park projects.

You will be part of a fast-moving and highly competent organization, building the world's leading knowledge base for floating offshore wind turbines for worldwide operations. This is a unique opportunity to become a pioneer at the forefront of this next generation technology. You will be working with challenges within:

  1. Design and specifications of utility systems
  2. Integration of HV power electronics with modern SCADA systems
  3. Wind park controls and operations
  4. Connection to onshore power grids
  5. Utilisation of new technology in floating wind parks
  6. Subsea HV dynamical cable systems
  7. HV grid control and equipment
  8. Commissioning and handover to operations

The successful candidate must have the following:

  • Engineering degree or recognised technical qualification with relevant experience within power and automation system design.
  • 10 years' experience in a technical supervisory role within design and/or operation of power and automation systems.
  • Good leadership and collaborative qualities.
  • Good oral and written English skills are required.

The key duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for the power and automation system design, convert design to functional and technical specifications for both engineering and equipment.
  • Assure complete commissioning specifications and handover to operations.
  • Develop/facilitate scope of work for building projects, modifications and major repairs.
  • Ensure that the installation complies with applicable and relevant rules and regulations.
  • Manage engineering contractors and their deliverables to ensure efficient execution of activities.
  • Lead technical assurance processes in support of project requirements.
  • Participate in vendor audits, including offshore visits where required.
  • Identify project risks and uncertainties and identify mitigating measures.
  • Facilitate client Technical Authority approval for engineering solutions.
  • Planning and budgeting.
  • Management of personnel.

Experience/knowledge:
Good knowledge of relevant codes, standards, regulations and engineering best practices. Demonstrable experience in all aspects of project deliveries including planning and execution, client management, supplier management and management of regulators.

Personal skills:
Ambitious and highly motivated, Creative and Constructive, Proactive and Communicative, Determined and Result Orientated, Team Player and Developer with the ability to work independently.

Why you should join our team:
Odfjell Oceanwind is on an accelerated path in becoming a leading player in the floating offshore wind market. We need to complement our already strong team with people that share a passion for delivering on extraordinary ambitions, are willing to challenge the existing and think outside the box.

Working in Odfjell Oceanwind means being part of a well-recognised name in the energy sector, with a highly motivated and committed workforce. We like to set ambitious goals and achieve them as a team. Odfjell Oceanwind leverages expertise through commercial collaborations with our sister companies Odfjell Drilling and Odfjell Technology.

How to Apply:
To learn more about Odfjell Oceanwind, check out our website at www.odfjelloceanwind.com. If you have any questions about the role, don't hesitate to contact VP Engineering, Roger Hilmarsen Rong at +47996 13 103.

If you're ready to take on this challenge, send us your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the right fit. We look forward to hearing from you—let's shape the future together


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