Offshore Project Director

We are looking for a talented Offshore Project Director specializing in naval / offshore Engineering preferably with sound knowledge in any of the following : offshore renewable energy, marine infrastructure projects, and industrial project management.

As part of our company, you will take the specific role of Project Director, for our major marine energy project. This position focuses on leading our project technical team to deliver a first-of-a-kind project in step with several subcontractors, service providers and clients. As a project lead, objectives, and team organization are determined by you as a specialist in marine engineering. This is a dynamic role that will require not only a broad technical understanding of process-type projects but also a willingness to work differently and innovatively.

Key Responsibilities :

Overall management, planning, and design of the associated R&D project and team.

Review and preparation of the conceptual design, simulation, and implementation.

Design and develop both technical and non-technical plans and reports.

Coordinate the team’s commissioning and decommissioning of devices.

Organize, lead, and effectively make recommendations for the progress of the leading project.

Perform risk analysis of the different parts of the project to minimize the probability of failure and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans.

Guide the development of test protocols in projects.

Maintain knowledge of current wave energy and offshore / renewable technology developments.

Lead dialogue with clients / suppliers (internal and external) and foster long-lasting relationships. (Must communicate technical issues to non-engineers and clients)

Consistent travel liaison between Las Palmas and the Netherlands.

Requirements (Must have)

Master’s degree or higher in naval / civil / marine / ocean engineering or related field.

Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in naval / offshore engineering.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project management.

Experience in the design and testing of marine systems (hardware), managing complex projects.

Proven experience with hardware documentation, leading cross-functional teams and provider management, with a focus on manufacturing and deployment projects.

Experience in creating strong relationships / contact with suppliers and clients.

Sound knowledge of industry regulations and standards.

High-level leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).

Advanced English, oral and written : minimum C1. (+Fluent / Native Spanish)

Semiyearly (6mo) residence / willingness to relocate to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria *

Overall, Wedge is looking for someone with a strong capability to work in a changing environment. You must have the ability to travel worldwide, and a deep desire to innovate as well as an unmatched drive to learn, create value and deliver excellence.

Nice to have

High Communication and basic knowledge related to communication protocols and program software.

Experience with additional software (ex : SWAN models, Python, WAMIT, WEC-Sim. Or more).

Residence in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Advanced-level Dutch (oral and written).

• Additional Information;
• Estamos flexible con la residencia y podemos discutir sus opciones si avanzamos con su perfil / We are flexibile with residency and open to discussion if we move forward with your profile.

What is Wedge Global?

We are an innovative technology and services provider for the marine energy sector. We develop ocean energy conversion systems to harness electricity from ocean waves. Our innovative technology and design approach enable a paradigm shift for the new blue economy and its niche sectors.

Wedge is currently developing new technologies and solutions for use in various ocean environments across the globe. We remain present in the overall lifecycle of our solutions bringing real and latent value to our end-users and customers. We support this turnkey approach with engineering services and ongoing R&D. Our overall value proposition is a combination of experience and expertise in several ocean-energy value chain segments including design, manufacturing, O&M, and decommissioning.

We are a purpose-driven team working in an open, lateral manner. Our team members are highly autonomous and empowered to lead. Moreover, we believe in constant learning, capacity building, and training. We value idea execution over ownership and hold in the highest regard the voice of the customer as well as our stakeholders. Our mission is to sustainably build robust and reliable ocean energy technologies and to scale our impact as an enduring clean tech company.

Employment in Wedge Expectations

At Wedge, we firmly believe in transparency and equal employment opportunity. As an emerging offshore market developer & supplier, we are in a state of flux and flow. All of our positions require flexibility and therefore, we offer it back. Full-time positions are expected to fulfill 40h work weeks at their own discretion. Many of us work within the normative range of 9h-17h, but meetings aside you may organize your own hours. We also allow for telework on a case-by-case basis to match your personal needs with the needs of the company.

Diversity Statement

Wedge welcomes thinkers, creatives, and scholars from across the world : people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations, physical abilities, backgrounds, philosophies, etc. Wedge is growing as a company and we are committed to diverse and equitable growth.

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