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Full Time
Permanent
Executive
On-site
The Director, Manpower & Resources role at Semco Maritime's Transitional Energies division requires advanced technical education, preferably in engineering or marine engineering, with a commercial specialization such as an HD or MBA. The position demands strong leadership capabilities, overseeing several hundred employees including administrative and production personnel, and managing contracted staff for offshore and onshore energy projects, particularly in the North Sea. Key competencies include strategic resource management to optimize cost-effectiveness and maximize operational uptime, as well as driving growth through expanding global resource and competence pools. The role involves leading teams via Team Leaders, initiating change and development initiatives, and optimizing workflows and processes for project execution. A commercial and entrepreneurial mindset is essential, with proven experience in managing large contracts, tender processes, and building relationships with key stakeholders and customers. A strong focus on safety leadership and adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards relevant to the energy sector is critical, including emergency response preparedness. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are required. The position is based at the global headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, with occasional travel. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a safety-conscious, innovative, and sustainable work environment within a large, global energy company, emphasizing operational excellence and strategic resource optimization.
About the role
Role Summary
- Join Semco Maritime's Transitional Energies division as Director of Operation Support, Manpower & Resources
- Drive growth and optimize resource management in offshore and onshore segments
- Integrate resource management in projects to ensure cost-effectiveness and maximize uptime
- Lead strategic initiatives and build relationships with key stakeholders
- Contribute to a strong safety culture and deliver innovative solutions
Responsibilities
- Lead a department of several hundred employees (administrative and production personnel)
- Oversee contracted personnel for projects in the North Sea and onshore energy sector
- Lead and develop teams through Team Leaders, ensuring optimal organization and competencies
- Initiate and follow up on change and development initiatives
- Build relationships and drive sales with key customers and manage large tenders
- Optimize workflows and processes for project and task execution
- Manage key contracts for leading companies in the energy sector
- Expand the global resource and competence pool, leveraging new business opportunities
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, including 'safety leadership' and 'Emergency Response'
- Support and adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards in all activities
Requirements
- Advanced technical education (e.g., engineer, marine engineer), preferably with commercial specialization (e.g., HD or MBA)
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams
- Commercial mindset
- Proven track record in resource management and project execution
- Entrepreneurial mindset with high sense of responsibility
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Knowledge of safety standards relevant to the energy sector
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Work Location
- Based at Global HQ in Esbjerg, Denmark (waterfront location)
- Excellent office facilities at Esbjerg Airport
- Full-time position with occasional travel
Benefits
- Join a community of over 2,300 dedicated professionals in the energy industry
- Opportunity to make a real impact on the global energy sector
- Work in a company committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation
How to Apply
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
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