Master 500 - OEG Vessels - Northern Europe

Company overview

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

Core purpose

• OEG operates a fleet of windfarm support vessels (21-26m LOA) and is seeking an experienced Master to take full command of vessel operations, safety, and crew management.

• Responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the vessel, its machinery, equipment, and all personnel onboard.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Vessel Command and Operational Management:

• Overall responsibility for safety management, navigation, performance, and upkeep of the vessel.

• Management of vessel machinery and associated equipment.

• Ensure efficient daily operations in line with company and client expectations.

• Oversee maintenance standards and rectify defects where possible.

• Keep management fully informed during repair periods.

Safety, Compliance and SMS:

• Implement and promote OEG’s Safety and Environmental Policy.

• Lead safety and pollution prevention activities onboard.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and industry guidelines.

• Maintain validity of all statutory and vessel certification.

• Liaise with the DPA to ensure SMS compliance and coordinate audits.

• Review contingency plans and ship procedures, reporting deficiencies as required.

• Ensure proper use of OEG’s documentation and reporting systems.

• Report operational defects or risks impacting safety or pollution prevention.

Crew Leadership and Development:

• Ensure all marine crew are suitably qualified, medically fit, and competent.

• Motivate, lead, and issue clear instructions to crew.

• Coordinate and appraise onboard training requirements.

• Deliver onboard training to support development and progression.

• Maintain overall responsibility for onboard safety and fire-fighting organisation.

• Oversee medical care onboard, delegating where appropriate.

Navigation and Equipment:

• Ensure care and maintenance of all electronic navigational aids and communications equipment.

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

• a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.

Skills and experiences

• Proven experience on vessels >500gt.

• STCW Master 500 Coc, UK FSE or higher.

• 2 years’ experience in a similar command role.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

• Highly organised with logical problem-solving ability.

• Calm, professional, and decisive under pressure.

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

• Right to work in the UK and Frontier Work Permit.

Qualifications

• All relevant STCW certification and valid Seafarer Medical.