Marine Aviation Robotics Senior Manager

GE Vernova • Full-time • Remote • 4w ago

Job Description Summary

Lead European marine operations for Offshore Wind Service across wind farms during service and decommissioning phases. Ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution across vessels (SOV, CTV, jack-up for major component exchange), aviation (helicopters) and robotics/drones. Develop and execute regional marine strategy; operationalize UAS/robotics for offshore wind use-cases (e.g. blade / structure inspections / repairs); own helicopter contracting coordination and performance measurement. Drive SQDC outcomes, supplier excellence, digital adoption, and continuous capability growth across GE Vernova’s European fleet and sites.

Job Description

Tasks

Drive consistency and excellence in offshore wind service operations planning, execution, and assurance across Europe; act as senior marine advisor in executive reviews and cross-functional forums.

Collaborate with site operations to maximize turbine availability and optimize access plans across SOVs, CTVs, jack-ups (MCE), helicopters, and robotics/drones.

Monitor access means downtime and availability (e.g., gangway uptime, CTV weather standby); lead supplier performance claims and recoveries; own large operational budgets with strong cost control.

Develop and implement offshore service processes to support decommissioning and life-extension activities; review and approve Marine Operations, Marine Coordination, and Decommissioning Procedures.

Partner with Operations Manager(s) to streamline offshore wind service execution and coordination across wind farmsand ports.

Oversee access means selection, chartering, and contract execution; lead technical evaluations and operational readiness reviews for vessels, helicopters, androbotics/drones.

Lead assurance activities, audits, and readiness inspections to maintain compliance with applicable maritime, aviation, and Drones regulations and GE Vernova standards.

Manage relationships with SOV/CTV/jack-up owners, helicopter operators, robotics/drone’s suppliers, port operators, and marine service providers to ensure performance, compliance, and accountability.

Support emergency response and contingency planning for marine, aviation, and robotics operations with site and EHS teams; investigate incidents/near misses and drive corrective/preventive actions.

Develop and promote digital tools for vessel/helicopter/robotics/drones tracking, data reporting, weather/sea-state modelling, and performance management.

Drive performance improvement via analytics, optimizingutilization and cost efficiency across SOV/CTV/jack-up, helicopter, and drones/robotics; implement initiatives to reduce cost.

Capture lessons learned and ensure continuous improvement across wind farms and regions; exemplify the GE Vernova Way and champion Lean practices.

Provide leadership and technical input during tenders, contracting, and supplier evaluations with sourcing, legal, finance, logistics.

Define the robotics/drone’s roadmap and operating model for offshore wind service and decommissioning.

Lead trials, type selection, acceptance, and phased deployment of drones and other robotic systems aboard SOVs/CTVs, ports, and sites.

Establish standards, SOPs, and competency frameworks for UAS operators/pilots and maintainers; implement training and assurance programs where appropriate.

Secure/manage regulatory approvals

Specify aviation enabling infrastructure (storage/hangars, charging, comms/link management, spares, ground support equipment) and oversee safe integration on vessels and at ports.

Demand planning, and contracting guidance for wind farm crew transfer,inspection, and emergency/medevac support.

Lead technical evaluations, set KPIs and manage operator performance.

Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations and standards

Travel Expectations

Primarily Europe-based; frequent international travel across the region.

Ability and willingness to visit offshore wind sites, ports and vessels

May require irregular hours aligned with operational and weather windows.

Education / Professional Experience

Master Mariner or equivalent marine/offshore qualification desirable.

Several years of experience in offshore operations, preferably in offshore wind.

Proven track record in offshore wind service and marine logistics, including SOV, CTV, jack-up (major component exchange) campaigns.

Experience operationalising and/or managing robotics/drones and helicopter services in regulated environments.

Strong commercial acumen (chartering/contracting/BIMCO reviews), and supplier performance management

Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, multinational environment and to lead change.

Language(s):

Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Technical knowledge and skills

Deep understanding of SOV/CTV/jack-up operations for wind farm service, marine coordination, and port interfaces.

Working knowledge of aviation and drone/UAS regulatory frameworks and applicable helideck standardsand associated compliance.

Knowledge of helicopter contracting and performance management for wind farm operations; familiarity with hoist-to-WTG/OSS and emergency/medevac procedures.

Hands-on experience with UAS/robotics trials, approvals, SOP development, training/competency programs, and payload/data workflows for wind assets.

Strong EHS leadership; experience with incident investigation, emergency response planning, audits, and assurance across marine/aviation/drone domains.