Shift supervisor, Engineering

Shift Supervisor
Coordinate offshore cable installation and shift operations. Join NKT’s Marine Operations Department as a Shift Supervisor for the NKT Fleet and contribute to offshore cable installation projects that support the green transition. In this role, you will coordinate shift-based operations onboard cable-lay vessels, ensuring safe and efficient execution aligned with project requirements. You will work closely with offshore and onshore teams in a global environment.

Are you ready to take responsibility for offshore operations during critical shift activities?

Oversee offshore cable lay operations during assigned shifts
As a Shift Supervisor, you are responsible for coordinating offshore cable installation activities during your assigned shift. You ensure tasks are performed safely, efficiently, and in line with project procedures and technical specifications. You supervise deck crew, monitor equipment usage, and maintain communication with the Offshore Construction Manager and Field Engineers, ensuring accurate reporting and operational continuity.

Responsibilities

Coordinate cable lay, burial, and deck operations during shifts

Supervise deck crew, technicians, and subcontractors

Monitor use of cable lay equipment and track progress

Ensure compliance with QHSE standards and safety procedures

Maintain shift logs, reports, and operational documentation

This role is offshore based on rotation periods  report to the Offshore Construction Manager and collaborate closely with vessel crew and multidisciplinary teams onboard and onshore. You are a consistent, accurate, and organized person who works well and supports safe operations. You communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders and collaborate effectively within diverse offshore teams. You take initiative, remain attentive to detail, and contribute to a structured and safe working environment where responsibilities are clearly understood.

Qualifications

Preferably a Technical diploma or degree in Engineering or equivalent vocational training

Minimum 5 years of offshore experience in cable installation or marine construction

Experience supervising deck crews and shift-based operations

Knowledge of offshore cable installation, ROV, trenching, and vessel operations

Experience with risk assessment, permit to work, and safety systems

About NKT
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of different backgrounds can grow and develop. We have an open and transparent culture on board, with good cooperation between marine and operations. We believe these values enable long‑term performance and commitment, as well as a welcoming culture and great work environment on board. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative offshore team working on cable installation projects supporting renewable energy infrastructure.

You will have opportunities to develop your skills across complex marine operations while working closely with experienced colleagues in a global setting.

As an operational supervisor, you coordinate shift activities, support the crew, and ensure that operations are carried out safely and according to project plan in a dynamic environment – Crewing Manager Rowley Rademaker.

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