Dominion Energy · 12 hours ago
Offshore Wind Vessel O&M Consultant
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. They are seeking an Offshore Wind Vessel O&M Consultant who will serve as the Vessel’s Operational or Maintenance expert, applying specialized expertise to troubleshoot and solve complex problems for vessel assets and associated equipment.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Vessel’s Operational or Maintenance expert working in Operations, Maintenance, Monitoring and Diagnostics
Apply advanced and specialized expertise to interpret system and component digital data to identify performance issues and concerns
Work closely with vessel personnel to identify, review, and diagnose equipment, mechanical, or operations related problems, work methods, or procedures
Troubleshoot and solve complex problems for vessel assets and associated equipment
Identify solutions and develop and provide recommendations for best practices, procedures, and practices
Provide direction and advice for the development of projects, programs and technical products that will improve the ability to predict component and/or system degradation
Build relationships with the OEM representatives, understanding the contractual requirements
Provide technical guidance to the shore-side and vessel operational and/or maintenance management and staff to address and resolve mechanical and/or operational concerns
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to vessel personnel regarding Maintenance Management or Operational process, standards, with a focus on data driven performance, processes, metrics and analytics
Monitor maintenance or operational findings, system conditions, or practices to determine current and subsequent maintenance or operational needs
Make recommendations for shutdown and on-hire preventive maintenance strategies based on the level of component monitoring, the current strategy and component condition
Evaluate and recommend maintenance or operational improvements/changes to optimize availability, capability and yield, or to address equipment or operational failures and findings
Keep abreast of changing technologies, updates
Work independently, applying extensive and diversified knowledge and experience to resolve complex issues or maximum efficiencies
Prepare technical, mechanical, or operational reports as needed to identify concerns, system/component degradation and/or propose improvements to processes and procedures
Lead or provide guidance to functional teams or projects as needed
Back-up the Maintenance Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, and Logistics Coordinator
Qualification
Required
7-8+ years of specialized expertise developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable directly related work experience and is recognized as a mechanical or operational expert with in-depth knowledge of vessel technology, combined cycle and combustion turbine technology, hydro, renewable generation, and/or nuclear primary and secondary systems and related equipment
Demonstrates considerable knowledge of design and operation of complex systems, equipment and operations, which may be indicated by advanced certification of licenses, or training
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of industry codes, class regulations, government regulations, and ISM code
Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters with in-depth knowledge of operational/mechanical and technical design applications
Possesses considerable knowledge and understanding of data driven performance, process, metrics and analytics to provide technical guidance and mentoring, to vessel staff regarding Maintenance and Operational Management Processes, Standards, and Systems
Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills possesses a questioning attitude and is highly skilled in the identification and resolution of vessel system issues, related operational or mechanical equipment failure, and the development of recommendations for repairs, maintenance or operational solutions to ensure smooth and continual operation of plant
The individual will coordinate with the numerous OEMs to provide troubleshooting
Strong organizational skills, skilled in maintaining and preparing documentation, records, schematics, policies/procedures, and identifying/monitoring reoccurring issues and trends to develop recommendations
Possesses excellent communications skills, skilled in communicating recommendations and issues to a variety of audiences
Strong presentation skills, skilled in prepared technical documentation and resources for maintenance/operational reference
Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports or operational procedures to document equipment modifications, procedures or practices
Advanced knowledge of vessel operations, navigation, electrical and mechanical systems, typically gained through considerable related work experience
Preferred
Bachelor preferred in Engineering
Disciplines: Operations-Navigation or Maritime, Maintenance-Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering
Professional Engineer preferred or Merchant Mariner license
Benefits
Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
Vacation
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
And much more
Company
Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
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