Crewing Coordinator

Job Description

Akira Energy is looking for a Crewing Coordinator 

This unique role involves ensuring that the barges are manned with qualified offshore personnel, in line with company policies, client requirements, and applicable legislation. It is a challenging and diverse position that requires close collaboration with various departments and external agencies.

You will be working with a company that operates a fleet of self-elevating jack-ups active in offshore energy operations. With over 20 years of experience operating worldwide, they are considered a frontrunner in this highly specialized segment of offshore and marine services. They support leading energy and offshore multinationals globally in achieving their objectives within the energy transition, providing crew support wherever offshore operations take place from their headquarters in Oosterhout, The Netherlands.

As part of a broader offshore group with a strong international presence, our client offers a dynamic working environment with significant growth opportunities. Over the past decades, the organization has evolved into a diverse offshore community of multiple companies contributing daily to innovation and the energy transition, creating a wide range of career development and progression opportunities.

Your role

• Reports directly to the Crewing Manager

• Works closely with another Crewing Coordinator

• Assists Rig Managers with crew pre-qualification and planning

• Maintains close contact with Rig Managers, the Vessel Management Team, crew members, crewing agencies, and the QHSE department

Making impact

As Crewing Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day service delivery, planning, and execution of all personnel logistics operations related to your assigned vessels. This includes all aspects of mobilization and demobilization of offshore personnel, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

You will work closely with selected agencies on a daily basis. Planning, crew change-outs, and thinking ahead are the most important aspects of this role. All activities are carried out as part of a close-knit team together with the other Crewing Coordinator and the Crewing Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the pre-selection and recruitment of offshore personnel and maintain effective manning pools, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial budgets

• Manage crew qualifications, training, and certifications, and develop training matrices in line with company policies and project requirements

• Ensure efficient and reliable crew rotations for all barges, including identifying opportunities for inter-barge change-outs

• Monitor crewing agencies to ensure compliance with framework agreements

• Take over the responsibilities and duties of the Crewing Manager during their absence

• Be available by phone outside office hours for emergencies and high-priority situations, in consultation with colleagues within the Crewing Department

• Conduct annual visits to barges when in port and meet with agencies and service providers to evaluate cooperation

Your experience, skills, and personal competences

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Crewing Coordinator in offshore or marine environments, preferably with jack-up experience

Regulations:

• Strong understanding of international crewing regulations and maritime labor laws
• You must be authorised to work in The Netherlands
• You must be in possession of a valid Dutch drivers license 

Languages:

• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken is a MUST

Technical skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant crewing software

Key skills:

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities

Personal attributes:

• Assertive, detail-oriented, stress-resistant, adaptable, with strong initiative and problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills:

• Strong networking, relationship-building, and teamwork capabilities

Professionalism:

• High integrity, strong ethical standards, organizational awareness, and the ability to switch easily between crew and management levels

Our offer

• A pleasant and professional working environment within a dynamic team

• A one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position

• A contract for 32–40 hours per week

• Competitive salary and attractive secondary benefits, including travel allowance, pension scheme, insurance, and vacation pay

• A workplace at modern headquarters in Oosterhout

• Daily lunch provided with colleagues

• Partial remote work negotiable in case of long travel distance

• The opportunity to be part of a strong and connected offshore community

What to expect

Our client values personal leadership and actively encourages employees to grow both personally and professionally. As a Crewing Coordinator, you will play a key role at the office in Oosterhout, with ample opportunities to develop your skills and shape your role over time.