MCU Offshore Project Manager (Responsable de Projet Offshore MCU H/F)

Job Description Summary

Be part of the GE Wind Offshore MCU Department. The department is responsible for defining the offshore MCU (Main Component Update / Exchange) strategy for wind turbine components and provides the methods, all transport and MCU tools, and the workforce for GE Wind Offshore projects.

The MCU service is responsible for all offshore activities related to Heavy corrective maintenance, from vessel load-out to the completion of mechanical and electrical operations for major component exchanges.

Mobilized on the project, the Offshore MCU Project Manager plays a strategic leadership role, responsible for overall project execution, managing the project MCU team and engineering functions, overseeing interface management with clients and subcontractors, and ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of offshore wind turbine major component exchange and update scopes across wind farm projects.

Job Description

1. MAIN ACTIVITIES

Project Management & Leadership:

• •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, identifying critical paths and mitigating 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.

During the tender / planning phase:

• •Oversee the preparation of offshore MCU planning, budgeting, and cost estimations 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/sea-fastening arrangements for replacement components in collaboration with the Project Engineer.

During the preparation phase:

• •Direct the review and approval process for lifting plans, MCU manuals, and method statements regarding the exchange of major wind turbine components (e.g., blades, gearboxes, generators, main bearings, and transformers) in Collaboration with the Project Engineer.
• •Lead collaboration with the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS), the customer, and the MCU contractor for operational sequencing, rigging designs, and offshore lifting approvals.
• •Ensure strict compliance with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and the GE Service Max digital document management system for all exchange procedures.
• •Coordinate with the Sourcing department for the procurement, mobilization, and timely warehouse delivery of replacement components, specialized tooling, and spare parts.
• •Lead pre-operation HAZID (Hazard Identification) sessions alongside the EHS team for offshore replacement campaigns and finalize MCU scopes of work for labor contracts.

During offshore works:

• •Ensure that the defined MCU exchange strategy and safety standards are rigorously applied and followed offshore during active component replacement operations.
• •Provide strategic and operational support to offshore MCU Operation Mangers 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 Project Engineer, Transportation team and Vessel supplier.
• •Anticipate operational obstacles, coordinating back-office and project team support to resolve site challenges promptly.
• •Champion GE’s EHS culture across all documentation, preparation, and live offshore exchange support phases.
• •Conclude project lessons learned sessions and assess results for improvements

2. NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Responsibilities and Latitude

• •Reports directly to the Head of MCU Departmen, maintaining full accountability for project MCU deliverables, schedule, and budget.
• •Responsible for translating corporate standards and back-office guidelines into actionable project execution plans tailored to specific customer requirements and local regulations.
• •Empowered to make critical technical, logistical, and financial decisions regarding the MCU scope while balancing project constraints and safety mandates.
• •Oversee the generation of regular progress reports covering MCU interfaces, subcontractor performance, and engineering budgets, adjusting team sizing and resources as needed.

b) Significant Working Relationships

• •Act as the primary external interface and relationship manager with clients, Marine Warranty Surveyors (MWS), vessel suppliers, and third-party stakeholders.
• •Collaborate closely with internal departments including Sourcing, EHS, Engineering Back-Office/Project, and Commercial/Tender teams.
• •Support Sourcing contractual and technical interfaces with marine subcontractors and construction partners to ensure seamless offshore execution.

c) Specific Professional Skills

• •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.
• •Proven track record in managing large-scale offshore operations, Transport & Installation (T&I) engineering, and major EPCI or T&I contracts.
• •Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams.

d) EHS Prerequisites

Every GE employee must respect and promote a strong safety culture, which includes:

• •Ability to champion and improve GE's EHS policy.
• •Strong 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.

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Résumé

Rejoignez le département MCU Offshore de GE Wind . Ce département est responsable de la définition de la stratégie MCU offshore ( Main Component Update / Exchange – mise à niveau ou remplacement de composants majeurs) pour les composants des éoliennes. Il fournit les méthodes, les outils de transport et de MCU, ainsi que les ressources humaines nécessaires aux projets offshore de GE Wind.

Le service MCU est responsable de toutes les activités offshore liées à la maintenance corrective lourde, depuis le chargement sur le navire jusqu'à la réalisation complète des opérations mécaniques et électriques nécessaires au remplacement des composants majeurs.

Mobilisé sur un projet, le Responsable de Projet Offshore MCU joue un rôle stratégique de leadership. Il est responsable de l'exécution globale du projet, de la gestion de l'équipe projet MCU et des fonctions d'ingénierie, de la coordination des interfaces avec les clients et les sous-traitants, ainsi que de la réalisation sûre, dans les délais et dans le respect du budget, des opérations de remplacement et de mise à niveau des principaux composants d'éoliennes offshore sur différents parcs éoliens.

1. ACTIVITÉS PRINCIPALES

Gestion de projet et leadership

• •Diriger et gérer l'ensemble du cycle de vie des projets MCU, depuis l'offre commerciale jusqu'aux phases de préparation et d'exécution offshore des remplacements de composants majeurs.
• •Encadrer, coordonner et développer les équipes d'ingénierie et d'exploitation dédiées aux activités de mise à niveau et de remplacement des composants majeurs.
• •Gérer les budgets projets, les performances financières et l'allocation des ressources pour les études d'ingénierie, les outillages spécialisés