Subsea Systems Operations Consultant Lv3 - Globally Remote

IMPORTANT NOTE: Although thisrole appears to be US based we are happy to employ someone in UK or Europe - this is a Globally Remote Position



The Systems Operations Consultant is the highest internal point of technical escalation for 1st and 2nd line teams. They will use their expert level knowledge of the subsea industry & technical expertise to determine the best course of action when reacting to major incidents on subsea cable systems. They will have the knowledge and experience to accurately identify and implement the best course of action to rectify faults, and, in the event of a fault that requires a marine repair, they will facilitate a decision as the marine authority along with cable consortia OWG, consultants and vendors, and if required be capable of managing all facets of deploying a marine repair. They will be responsible for providing all necessary information on locations, scope of works, spares, and any other information required to ensure a timely, accurate and successful resolution. They will take the lead on incidents that require the engagement of the crisis management process with all key stakeholders.

In addition, the Systems Operations Consultant will be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and developing suitable internal candidates for future Consultant roles. They will curate and manage a repeatable training and development plan that will provide the skills, knowledge and experience needed to create the next generation of consultant, that includes capturing the necessary evidence to demonstrate and measure the success of those identified.

Recognising the possibility that cable consortia OWG’s may wish to retain some, if not all of the elements of responsibility of the Systems Operations Consultant, their exact duties will be defined in the relevant statements of work specific for each cable system and clearly captured using the RACI methodology.

Detailed Job Description

Not withstanding the previous qualification, the System Operations Consultant shall be responsible for:

• The provision of more complex services to our client.
• Working closely with the Vendor NOC, and possibly integrated at third party suppliers discretion, delivering what was traditionally undertaken by the ‘Landing Parties’ acting as ‘Maintenance Authority’
• Taking a long-term view of holistic O&M applicable to the cable system under management, making proactive recommendations as necessary to minimise future downtime and outage
• In the event of any fault located anywhere within the cable system, the System Operations Consultant shall determine the fault location where the Vendor NOC/Landing Party is unable to
• Furthermore, the Systems Operation Consultant will manage the process to identify and sign off on a fault location prior to mobilisation of repair assets
• Whilst the Vendor NOC may seek third party supplier guidance, the System Operations Consultant’s role is to validate this, being an industry expert, and challenge the third party supplier as required.
• Reviewing all relevant ad-hoc repair MoPs, providing comments as required
• Regular evaluation of the long-term System performance and with the prior approval of the OWG, initiate any improvement studies
• Providing the interpretation and appropriate guidance to guide the Vendor NOC through any change requests initiating with the OWG
• Proactively proposing changes to any operational procedures as the result of lessons learnt.
• Providing expert input to the OWG on current or alternative Marine Maintenance Providers, including operational procedures and lessons learnt.
• Managing the process to collate all data relative to a fault or incident that may lead to signing off a marine mobilisation request by the cable consortia OWG.

oIn managing the process, the System Operations Consultant must ensure that the appropriate spares are loaded

othe fault location is correct

othe most expeditious and cost effective repair solution is being followed

oprior to asking the cable consortia OWG to sign off the action and cost

oas required and directed by the OWG, be capable of managing all facets of a marine repair

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  During a marine repair, proactively identify any risks or other critical observations

Individual profile should include but not be limited to

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  Having extensive industry experience on all technical matters around submarine cable operations and maintenance
• Worked for a minimum of 10 years in the submarine cable industry
• Be considered a subject matter expert in provision of fault location services and the ability to fault find complex, multi-faceted situations.
• Having previously demonstrated an ability to challenge and work collaboratively with System Suppliers on complex matters.