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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Offshore Project Manager

Project ManagementUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeSaint-Herblain, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the wind energy, offshore construction, or oil and gas industry.
  • A proven track record in managing large-scale offshore operations, Transport & Installation engineering, and major EPCI or Transport & Installation contracts.
  • Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.
  • Ability to champion and improve GE's EHS policy.
  • Ability to stop work in the event of an EHS risk.
  • Knowledge of EHS risks incurred during offshore or onshore activities, where applicable.
  • Ability to report EHS issues.
  • Knowledge of assigned EHS responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage the overall MCU project lifecycle, from commercial proposal through preparation and offshore execution phases for major component exchanges.
  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate the project engineering and operations team dedicated to Main Component Update and Exchange activities.
  • Manage project budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation across engineering studies, specialized tooling, and offshore labor.
  • Oversee project scheduling, identify critical paths, and mitigate potential risks or weather delays specific to offshore heavy lifting and component replacement.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, project teams, and back-office management.
  • Oversee the preparation of offshore MCU planning, budgeting, and cost estimates for major component exchange packages.
  • Review metocean analyses and weather-related downtime assessments specific to offshore heavy lifts and component replacement windows.
  • Validate standard tender documentation, guidelines, and operating procedures for offshore Main Component Upgrades.
  • Collaborate with marine contractors and commercial teams on preliminary lifting plans, vessel deck layouts, and grillage and sea-fastening arrangements for replacement components, in collaboration with the Project Engineer.
  • Direct the review and approval process for lifting plans, MCU manuals, and method statements regarding the exchange of major wind turbine components, including blades, gearboxes, generators, main bearings, and transformers, in collaboration with the Project Engineer.
  • Lead collaboration with the Marine Warranty Surveyor, the customer, and the MCU contractor on operational sequencing, rigging designs, and offshore lifting approvals.
  • Ensure strict compliance with Risk Assessments and Method Statements and the GE Service Max digital document management system for all exchange procedures.
  • Coordinate with the Sourcing department on procurement, mobilization, and timely warehouse delivery of replacement components, specialized tooling, and spare parts.
  • Lead pre-operation Hazard Identification sessions alongside the EHS team for offshore replacement campaigns and finalize MCU scopes of work for labor contracts.
  • Ensure the defined MCU exchange strategy and safety standards are rigorously applied offshore during active component replacement operations.
  • Provide strategic and operational support to offshore MCU Operation Managers and vessel operations during the MCU campaign.
  • Validate as-built integrations of sea-fastening, lifting gear, and vessel deck layouts for incoming old components and outgoing new components, in collaboration with the Project Engineer, Transportation team, and vessel supplier.
  • Anticipate operational obstacles and coordinate back-office and project team support to resolve site challenges promptly.
  • Promote GE's EHS culture across documentation, preparation, and live offshore exchange support phases.
  • Conclude project lessons-learned sessions and assess results for improvements.
  • Translate corporate standards and back-office guidelines into actionable project execution plans tailored to specific customer requirements and local regulations.
  • Make critical technical, logistical, and financial decisions regarding the MCU scope while balancing project constraints and safety mandates.
  • Oversee regular progress reporting on MCU interfaces, subcontractor performance, and engineering budgets, and adjust team sizing and resources as needed.
  • Act as the primary external interface and relationship manager with clients, Marine Warranty Surveyors, vessel suppliers, and third-party stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal Sourcing, EHS, Engineering Back-Office/Project, and Commercial/Tender teams.
  • Support Sourcing's contractual and technical interfaces with marine subcontractors and construction partners to ensure seamless offshore execution.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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