Asset Manager Topside Equipment

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Asset Manager – Topside Equipment ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering some of the world’s longest and most complex HV subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition. We deliver EPCI turnkey projects anywhere in the world. To achieve this, we rely on the best tools, equipment, and people with the competence and skillsets required to engineer, manufacture, install, and service these cable systems. CHOOSING NEXANS At Nexans, your work powers the global transition to renewable energy. We offer meaningful careers with purpose, backed by more than a century of expertise in electrification. You will benefit from international mobility, strong development programs, and a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and wellbeing. Join us to electrify the future. WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM The Vessel Management Department within the PWR‑T Business Group is responsible for Nexans’ marine assets, including: Three Cable Laying Vessels (CLVs): Nexans Skagerrak, Nexans Aurora, Nexans Electra Two Cable Laying Barges (CLBs): UR 141, Marmac 306 (US) Additional chartered vessels and marine assets used worldwide These assets are equipped with highly technical topside cable laying equipment that must operate safely, reliably, and efficiently to support our projects. As our project portfolio and fleet capabilities continue to grow, we are looking for an Asset Manager – Topside Equipment to join our team in Oslo, Norway. In this role, you will report to the Technical Vessel Manager, PWR‑T BG. HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT As Asset Manager – Topside Equipment, you will be the technical authority for all cable laying topside equipment installed on Nexans’ CLVs and barges. You will be responsible for the reliability, availability, and integrity of these assets, ensuring they meet operational needs, regulatory requirements, and company standards. You will play a key role in operational support, asset integrity management, upgrades and modifications, and continuous improvement of topside equipment across the fleet. Your main responsibilities include: Equipment Operations & Performance Serve as the primary technical focal point for all topside cable laying equipment, including auxiliary topside equipment (e.g. cranes, winches), during planning, mobilization, offshore operations, and demobilization. Monitor equipment performance and condition-based data to ensure safe and efficient cable laying operations. Provide remote and on-site technical support to vessel managers/crews and offshore managers. Ensure vessel managers are involved in and approve operational limitations in line with governing bridging documents. Lead root-cause investigations into equipment failures, performance deviations, or operational incidents and drive corrective actions. Upgrades, Modifications & Asset Integrity Manage the full process for requests for modification (RfM) related to topside equipment. Develop technical scopes, specifications, and business justifications for upgrades or new equipment investments. Coordinate with engineering teams, OEMs, and project stakeholders to evaluate feasibility, cost, and operational impact of proposed upgrades, modifications, or investments. Ensure that all modifications follow company Management of Change (MoC) procedures and are fully documented. Follow up vessel managers on execution of topside equipment upgrades, modifications, and major maintenance activities. Drive asset integrity management and long-term lifecycle planning for topside equipment. Project & Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with project managers, project engineers, and offshore supervisors to align equipment readiness with project schedules and operational requirements. Support tendering and project engineering by providing technical input on equipment capabilities, constraints, and configuration. Act as the liaison between vessel operations, engineering, procurement, and external vendors. Support coordination with the vessel management company for operations, maintenance, and certification aspects related to topside equipment. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure topside equipment operations comply with all relevant regulations and standards, including asset/unit certification, class rules, marine regulations, company QHSE requirements, and vessel SMS. Promote and contribute to a strong safety culture and QHSE mindset across vessel and project teams. Capture and implement lessons learned from operations, incidents, and improvement initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and crew usability (procedures, tools, training). YOUR WORKING RELATIONSHIPS In this role, you will work closely with: Fleet and Vessel Managers onshore Project Managers and Project Engineers Offshore Managers and Offshore Supervisors Tender Engineers Procurement teams External vendors and service providers Marine management teams on board the vessels (captain, chief engineer) EXPECTED RESULTS High level of safety and quality for all topside equipment operations. Topside equipment certified and in full compliance with applicable regulations and company standards. Optimised technical and operational performance of topside equipment, supported by robust operational and maintenance procedures. Effective planning and execution of upgrades, modifications, and major maintenance. YOUR STARTING POINT We know that the best candidates do not always match every requirement listed, but here are examples of background and experience that can help you thrive in the role: University degree in engineering or similar technical discipline. Extensive installation and vessel operations experience, preferably within cable laying or similar marine operations. Strong technical experience with topside and cable laying equipment (e.g. carousels, linear cable engines, tensioners, cranes, winches). Experience coordinating vendors and contractors, including OEMs and service providers. Experience from shipyards, workshops, conversions, and/or new builds. Proven technical leadership and decision-making capabilities. Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals at different levels of the organization, both onboard and onshore. Strong planning skills and ability to execute work according to plan. Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines. 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