Offshore Client Representative - Cable Repair in Folkestone

Job description

Project: AMMA – IFA1 Export Cable Repair (RTE)

Mobilization Date: From 12 January 2026 (UK/EU)

Work Location: Offshore – UK / France

Vessels: VOE VANGUARD (MFE) & NORMAND JARSTEIN (DSV / Cable Repair)

Work Pattern: 12h/day offshore - accommodation onboard

1. Project Background

IFA1 (formerly IFA2000) is a 270 kV HVDC interconnector between France and the United Kingdom. A fault was detected on cable C11 in October 2025, requiring a full offshore cable repair campaign starting January 2026.

The repair will involve two vessels:

• VOE VANGUARD (24/7) – Mass Flow Excavator operations & seabed survey
• NORMAND JARSTEIN (24/7) – Diving, cable cutting, recovery, jointing, and repair loop installation

The OCR represents RTE onboard and ensures technical, operational, and HSE compliance throughout the operations.

2. Main Responsibilities

Before Mobilization

• Attend all project preparation meetings and RTE HSE briefings.
• Propose a Daily OCR Report template, including: operations log, performance, downtime, weather, upcoming activities, issues, photos.
• Verify vessel readiness, mobilization, equipment loading, and calibration.

During Offshore Operations

• Supervise offshore activities and ensure full compliance with RTE specifications, procedures, authorizations, best practices, and HSE requirements.
• Monitor all operations including:
• rock dumping removal
• cable deburial & seabed excavation
• cable cutting and recovery
• spare cable installation
• jointing & repair loop deployment
• Participate in weather standby decisions with the Captain and RTE onshore team.
• Review and adjust the contractor’s Daily Progress Report.
• Submit a Daily OCR Report to RTE before 09:00 UTC and attend the daily coordination call.
• Stop operations if safety or compliance deviations are observed and report immediately.
• Ensure incident reporting is done within 24h (Safety Event Form).
• Maintain clear and continuous communication with RTE.
• Contribute to cost optimization, particularly during weather downtime.
• Implement Marine Mammal Mitigation strategy when applicable.
• Follow the dedicated Control Plan and vessel checklists.

After the Campaign

• Prepare a Close-Out Report, including:
• operational feedback
• performance analysis
• improvements and lessons learned

3. Required Profiles

OCR for VOE VANGUARD (1 position – MFE/Survey profile)

Experience in:

• Geophysical survey
• MBES / SSS operations
• Submarine cable installation
• Mass Flow Excavator operations
• Marine regulations & HSE

OCRs for NORMAND JARSTEIN (2 positions – Cable / Diving / HVDC profile)

Experience in:

• Submarine cable installation & repair
• Cable jointing and HVDC systems
• Diving operations and DSV procedures
• Offshore lifting regulations
• Subsea construction & HSE

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluent English
• UK nationality or valid UK work visa
• Valid offshore certifications (BOSIET, GWO…)
• Offshore medical certificate
• Passport & medical insurance
• Experience with MI cable technology is a plus

4. HSE & PPE Requirements

The OCR must use PPE compliant with European standards:

• Safety helmet (EN 397 / EN 50365)
• Safety shoes (EN 20345 – S3)
• Protective gloves
• Safety glasses (EN 166)
• High-visibility jacket (EN 13688 / EN 20471)
• 275N life jacket (ISO 12402-2 & SOLAS)

Long sleeves and long trousers are mandatory at all times. Loose clothing is prohibited.

6. Working Conditions

• Accommodation onboard (vessels operate 24/7).
• 12-hour daily shifts.
• Mobilization from 12 January 2026 (UK/EU).
• Typical operation durations:
• VOE VANGUARD: ~19 days
• NORMAND JARSTEIN: 19–25 days depending on repair scenario
• Mobilization and demobilization in UK / Dunkirk (TBC)

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Folkestone

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English