Marine Operations Engineer (M/F/NB) – Wave Energy

Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to bring reliable and competitive wave energy to the world. We offer a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global transition to renewable energy by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth.

The Role:  

We are now looking for a person with relevant experience from marine operations and field testing of industrial machinery to help our ocean testing activities in Portugal. This role is based in our Portuguese entity in Viana do Castelo where you will work with onshore and offshore operations for the installation of CorPower wave farms.

Responsibilities:

• Support a variety of marine and logistics operations: marine vessel movement, equipment, administrative work, mooring patterns, etc. 
• Review and provide feedback on designs, technical reports, and specifications from engineers, modelers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain and update marine field instructions, including submarine cables layup and retrieval, anchoring charts, mooring plans/arrangements for vessel operations, and record of all marine activities in the field. 
• Coordinating all offshore activities at the project location, including environmental campaigns and third-party companies.
• Support procurement and maintenance of material and equipment used for on-land and offshore operations.
• Coordinate with other internal departments (design, project, etc) to ensure preparation of procedures.
• Support and verify the readiness and HSE compliance level of each vessel and personnel before any offshore marine operation. 
• Responsible for maritime licenses and the maintenance of offshore equipment at project locations.
• Perform assorted job-related duties, as assigned. 
• Support assembly and on-land testing of Wave Energy Converters (transportation and installation included)
• Support pilot installations in the field. 

Skills and qualifications:

• Electromechanical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electric engineering degree with at least 3-year experience in Marine environment, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems. Or equivalent proved relevant industrial / offshore engineering experience. 
• Specialized training or certification in marine operations or offshore engineering will be a plus.
• Experience of Site (yards), offshore survey and offshore installation of subsea cables, monopiles and subsea structures.
• Combined knowledge of vessels and equipment and experience on activities involved in marine operations engineering including writing and reviewing technical documentation, scope of works, request for quotation in compliance with industry standards.
• Experience in deck layouts; mooring analysis (arrangements and specification); tow arrangements and bollard pull; lifting arrangements; rigging and equipment design, project specific stability analysis; sea-fastening design and motion analysis. 
• Ability to work in a team environment and understand priorities, based on project schedule.
• Willing to work in outdoor environments – open ocean. 
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, work in tight spaces and to perform job tasks that require standing,  kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions and in small openings.
• Proficient in English and Portuguese, both spoken and written. 

As a person:

• you are striving for excellence and put quality into everything you do.
• you love to learn new things and take pride in constantly developing your skills.
• you always searching for the most simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems.
• You are self-motivated and love to optimize your time
• you are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach ambitious goals.
• you are data driven and strive to always back your points with a solid analysis.
• you are outspoken and like to interact with colleagues, partners, and suppliers. 

Benefits include: 

• 5 extra days of vacation. 
• Meal card for the maximum non-taxable amount. 
• Company cell phone & laptop. 
• Flexible working hours.