Trenching Supervisor

Position: Trenching Equipment Supervisor


Company Overview
A global leader in marine engineering and offshore energy solutions, providing
innovative, safe, and cost-effective services. With over a century of experience and
thousands of skilled professionals, the company delivers high-quality, tailor-made
solutions in dredging, offshore wind, marine infrastructure, and environmental projects worldwide.


Department Overview
The Trenching Equipment Supervisor is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of trenching equipment—specifically the Cable Burial Tool (CBT)—on offshore vessels. This position ensures that all cable burial activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with project and safety requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

Operational Leadership
• Lead and supervise CBT operators, riggers, and assisting engineers during
trenching and cable burial operations
• Ensure all tasks follow established procedures, technical plans, and safety
protocols
• Continuously monitor and assess team and equipment performance Safety and Compliance
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Toolbox Talks, and safety briefings regularly
• Ensure adherence to all Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE)
standards and regulations
• Promote a strong safety culture on board
Coordination and Communication
• Collaborate closely with the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM), Field
Engineers, Chief Engineer, and Trenching Experts
• Provide regular operational updates on CBT and related systems
• Maintain a cooperative, professional working atmosphere among all personnel


Maintenance and Optimization
• Support maintenance and improvement programs for CBT equipment both
onshore and offshore
• Manage spare parts, consumables, and equipment inventories
• Identify opportunities to optimize cable burial processes and enhance performance


Training and Development
• Assist in training and mentoring CBT operators and crew members
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of technical training programs

Project Preparation
• Oversee mobilization and demobilization of project-specific trenching equipment
• Review and understand the cable burial documentation and project scope before execution


Qualifications and Experience


Technical Background
• Educational background in hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering
• Practical and theoretical expertise in trenching operations and offshore systems
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations with flexibility and composure


Preferred Competencies
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on technical knowledge and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience leading teams in offshore trenching or cable installation environments


Additional Information
• Rotation Schedule: 5/5 (potentially 4/4, to be confirmed)
• Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Business Travel: Not required
• Required Visa: US OCS B1 WIND


Summary:
This position is ideal for a technically skilled professional with trenching experience and strong leadership capabilities, ready to manage complex subsea operations aboard dynamic offshore projects.

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