Operations Readiness Manager

Our Vision.

SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable, and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.

Our Profile.

We design, build, install, and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we leverage our marine expertise to support a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production and developing cleaner renewable energy solutions. Over 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and affordable energy from the oceans. Together, we are driving progress in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION.

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• Assist the BOT Director in coordinating project management activities, including planning, recruitment, training, manpower mobilization, and cost control, through the typical WIN and EXECUTE project phases up to FPSO start-up.
• Develop the operational philosophy and detailed project plans, monitor, and report on their implementation.
• Coordinate approval of onshore and offshore core teams and ramp-up plans.
• Work with the Operability Engineer to monitor operational inputs and design comments, ensuring their satisfactory resolution.
• Coordinate the creation of operational and capital spare parts lists and oversee procurement.
• Coordinate the setup of the CMMS (AMOS) system.
• Oversee the development of the PC Management System and operational manuals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, licenses, and permits.
• Assist with establishing or liaising with the Operations Office for FPSO operations.
• Manage SBM Operations personnel in the Execution Center and conversion yard.
• Address technical issues with the project team in design offices and the conversion yard.
• Negotiate and finalize major subcontracts for in-country operations.
• Monitor the implementation of SBM Operations Management system onboard the FPSO prior to departure.
• Oversee document control and filing systems onboard.
• Coordinate the project training matrix and monitor training and competency assessments.
• Track commissioning progress and close out punch list items.
• Coordinate internal pre-sail and pre-start-up audits, ensuring follow-up on actions.
• Provide regular reports to the Operations Readiness Manager.

• Lead operations activities during tender phase.
• Deliver O&M execution deliverables and market inquiries.
• Develop cost-effective O&M execution strategies aligned with company strategy.
• Lead the Operations team, focusing on winning strategies.
• Define optimized operations execution plans.
• Manage interfaces with other product lines and negotiate key subcontracts/vendors.
• Ensure competitive O&M costs, validate cost estimates, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with project teams on overall cycle costs.

• Marine qualification (Master or Chief Engineer) or relevant university degree.
• Minimum 5 years with an offshore contracting company, with at least 3 years in the FSO/FPSO sector.
• High safety awareness and good economic sense.
• Commercial and budget awareness.
• Autonomous with good team spirit.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to manage multiple activities with flexibility and strong organizational skills.

SBM Offshore N.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, is a listed holding company with interests in various companies forming the SBM Offshore Group. For more information, visit www.sbmoffshore.com. SBM Offshore is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.