A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS seeks an Offshore Operations Support Specialist to support logistics and administrative functional duties.

This position will have a 12-hour shift daily and a 14 days on and 14 days off rotation.

Primary Function

The Offshore Operations Support Specialist will primarily be responsible for the planning and coordination of construction, marine and helicopter activities, to include the preparation of relevant documentation.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Preparation & hosting the Daily Planning Meeting
• Liaison with the Packages & Contractors to keep operational conflicts to a minimum.
• Liaison with MHCC re-execution of planned activities
• Manage and allocate custody (Time and space)
• Daily dialogue with relevant Contractors & Masters to ensure compliance with site procedures and OMS
• Ensure all vessels Masters & helicopter pilots complete Induction
• Assisting construction manager with tasks as required
• Chair / attend interface and kick off meetings with contractors.
• Ensuring personnel are approved within OMS.
• Assistance in VCC checklist & issuing of VCC.
• Liaising with HSE team members on findings, investigations and safety pushes.
• Providing input into Lessons Learnt for future projects.
• Training of new Offshore Support staff.
• Training of the O&M site planning team.
• Tracking and control of all cargo going offshore, including declarations to relevant authorities.

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated and total compensation will vary depending on the candidates’ experience. This is a full–time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Several years of documented experience within construction management
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to maintain contact with staff, stakeholders, vendors and customers.
• Must be motivated, self-sufficient, independent, and a strong team player
• Must be able to work efficiently with a strong concern for completeness and accuracy
• Possess leadership ability and ensure positive team dynamics.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite programs (excel, word, etc.).
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Several years of documented experience with offshore construction management
• Previous activities in large scale wind farms are preferred.
• Time at sea is preferred.

Location: 200 Calahan Road, Quonset, RI