Operations Support Lead

Job Description

Otary is a leading Belgian company specializing in the development, construction, and operation of offshore wind farms in the Belgian North Sea. With our headquarters situated in Ostend, we are at the forefront of sustainable energy production.

Otary is a partnership of eight Belgian renewable energy companies. As a Belgian pioneer we develop, finance, build and manage offshore wind farms, with a strong focus on innovation. Otary is responsible for Rentel & SeaMade which are both fully operational and good for a total capacity of around 800 MW.

To strengthen our team in Ostend, we are looking for an Operations Support Lead

As Operations Support Lead, you are responsible for leading the Operations Support team and overseeing all activities related to planning, maritime coordination, logistics/inventory management, and general operational support

You ensure safe & efficient execution of the activities onshore & offshore and perform (operational) KPI reporting.

You strive to continuously improve operational efficiency and support maximum wind farm performance.

What do we expect from you?

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and organise the Operations Support Department in line with operational priorities, competencies and business needs.
• Define and maintain mid- and long-term operations and maintenance planning for offshore wind assets.
• Ensure that input from the relevant department(s) is received timely, daily operational activities are coordinated efficiently and adjust schedules according to weather conditions, vessel availability and operational requirements.
• Ensure all planned work is supported by the correct permit-to-work documentation and procedures in this respect followed.
• Steer and coach the marine coordination team and ensure that emergency response is present 12h/7d (with delegation in case of emergency response beyond those hours).
• Monitor and optimize the vessel planning.
• Set up and maintain KPI reporting for your department related to marine logistics offshore activities and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, safety, reliability and wind farm operational performance.
• Manage relationships with vessel providers and external stakeholders.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory management and ERP master data governance together with the Materials Coordinator and the Finance Department.
• Coach, motivate and develop team members..
• Manage departmental budgets to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Organise debriefings, capture lessons learned and implement improvements within your department.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative mindset by supporting cross-functional initiatives and contributing where needed across both onshore and offshore operations.

You are the perfect candidate for us if:

• You have a Bachelor or Master degree with an affinity for technical operations and/or minimum 5 years of relevant experience in operations support, maintenance planning, logistics, utilities, offshore wind, maritime or industrial environments.
• You have strong analytical skills and the ability to transform complex information into clear actions and decisions.
• You have experience in planning and stakeholder management.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• You have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• You have the ability to anticipate operational challenges and proactively identify solutions.
• You speak fluent Dutch and English.
• You have a hands-on leadership style with a focus on teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.

What do we offer you?

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of renewable energy innovation and make a meaningful impact in the transition to sustainable energy.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment, located right next to the seaside.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits in line with your experience and responsibilities.
• Flexible work arrangement allowing for combined working in the office and remote working (2 days/week if work allows).
• Career development opportunities and support for continued learning.
• A growing and knowledge-driven organization where respect, positivity, quality and leadership are our characteristic values.

Our organisation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, and we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion lead to innovation and success. That is why we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.