Offshore People Operations Planning and Logistics Manager

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Make your mark as an Offshore People Operations Planning and Logistics Manager for Boskalis Subsea Services located in Aberdeen.  You will be responsible for delivering and managing operational services within Offshore People Operations: crew planning and forecasting, crew compliance and line management of the Coordinators.

Your responsibilities as an Offshore People Operations Planning and Logistics Manager:

• Escalation focal point for all operational services matters within OPO
• Accountable for offshore people planning and forecasting in real-time
• Manage, maintain and agree standard manning levels for each worksite and in collaboration with Asset Operations
• Accountable for offshore workforce pre-mobilisation compliance checks;
• Accountable for real-time scheduling in offshore people system;
• Responsible for ensuring offshore people contract commitment is met;
• Core crew management
• Responsible for allocation of vessels and communicating a focal point for crew change information;
• Ensure OPO attendance at all necessary Project meetings to interface and identify OPO requirements, roles and responsibilities
• Responsible for ensuring travel, logistics & visa processes are fit for purpose and available on the BMS;

You can make your mark as an Offshore People Operations Planning and Logistics Manager if you have: 

• Experience of people planning & logistics.
• Line management experience.
• Industry knowledge (ODIA, IMCA).
• Understanding & appreciation of other people related activities, including recruitment, training & competence, total rewards, managing performance
• Positive & proactive attitude ▪ Effective communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage own workload, and work to strict deadlines, ensuring project requirements are met Focused on delivery
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Package.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: Besides a competitive salary, you will be part of a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.  
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organization: Through networking and knowledge-sharing sessions, events, and employee communities.

Extra information

• Your team:  you will join an existing team of experienced OPO Resource Coordinators and report directly to the Onshore and Offshore Resource Manager.
• Where you will work: Your location will be our office in Aberdeen.
• Full/part- time job: The position of OPO Planning and Logistics Manager is full time, 35 hours per week.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of OPO Planning and Logistics Manager.  Please contact Matthew Hurrel, Recruiter.

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies 

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.