Marine Coordinator

Key Information

Location
Offshore / onshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Offshore logistics and construction support

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Marine Coordinator has overall responsibility for planning, managing, and overseeing all marine activities offshore. Duties typically include managing vessel logistics, assisting with audits, and daily reporting to relevant stakeholders including the project developer on project delivery, weather conditions and any other factors that may cause delays.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Marine qualification such as Master 11/2 (Unlimited) desirable but not mandatory

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable (only for offshore role)

• Current HUET (1-day course) or BOSIET (if working on any of the vessels)

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 

• Construction Industry White Card

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• Advanced First Aid Training highly desirable

Experience

• Experience working as a Marine Coordinator facilitating logistics for multiple vessels on a single project

• Wind farm / renewables experience highly desirable but not necessary

• Experience on an offshore construction project

• Familiarity with local unions and industrial relations landscape for onshore / offshore construction projects

Skills and knowledge

• Strong marine knowledge including local, state, national and international maritime regulations, and standards

• Reporting skills with capability to provide updates on project schedules, budget tracking and any project changes to the developer and other stakeholders        

• Computer proficiency with adequate skills in Microsoft suite

• Experience in risk management and mitigation

• Emergency management skills with capability to be key point of contact in an emergency

• General knowledge of offshore standards and regulations for construction and installation

Physical requirements

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster (for offshore role) or work site based (for onshore role).

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Decision making skills with the ability to lead and set a precedent for the whole marine management team

• Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate project outcomes, delays, and changes effectively to all stakeholders

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture