Job Description
Senior Supervisor
Posting Start Date:  3/20/26
Industrial Operations
Norway
Nexans Norway AS-Oslo
Full Time
Experienced - over 5 years
ID:  79493

ONBOARDING YOU TO THE COMPANY

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering 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. This means we have the best tools, equipment and people with competence and skillset to produce, install and service those cables.

 

CHOOSING NEXANS

At Nexans, your work powers the global transition to renewable energy. We offer meaningful careers with purpose, backed by over a century of expertise in electrification. You’ll benefit from flexible work options, international mobility, strong development programs, private health insurance, competitive pensions, company cabins, and a culture that values inclusion, innovation, and wellbeing. Join us to electrify the future!

 

WELCOMING YOU TO THE NEXANS MARINE INSTALLATION TEAM

Located in Norway, the team consists of highly competent members that are highly experienced and have unique skills in subsea cable installation and Subsea cable protection. Working closely with the engineering teams, we are able to plan and execute marine and land cable installation projects anywhere in the world. We are able to overcome environmental constraints and client requirements with our unique expertise. Nexans is now introducing a new specialized subsea cable installation vessel to the market, the Nexans Electra. We are looking for 6 new colleagues to strengthen the onboard team for the Nexans Installation vessels: Nexans Electra, Nexans Aurora, Nexans Skagerrak and other Nexans chartered installations Vessels. Taking the roles onboard as Operations/Offshore Managers and Operations Supervisors.

 

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

You play a key role in planning and executing marine operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all project phases. Your primary work location will be offshore and onboard our vessels, where you operationally report to the Project Manager and functionally to the Marine Operations Manager.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead and coordinate offshore operations, teams, vessels, and subcontractors
  • Contribute to risk assessments, planning, and operational follow-up
  • Ensure compliance with project, contractual, and QHSE requirements

You collaborate closely with engineering, logistics, and project teams to ensure alignment and strong performance. Success is measured by delivering operations according to plan, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You boost your impact by actively promoting Quality and HSE.

 

YOUR STARTING POINT WHEN YOU JOIN   

We know that the best candidates don’t always match every requirement listed, but here are some examples of the background and experience that can help you thrive in the role:

  • More than 5 years of relevant Offshore operations experience in Supervisory positions
  • Experience with complex marine operations with subsea installation work.
  • Experience with DP (Dynamic Positioning) systems preferably qualified DP 1.
  • Experience with Office based systems such as Word, Excel, Teams.
  • Medically fit for offshore operations. Seamans Medical.
  • Offshore safety qualified (Such as OPITO, BOISET or GWO)
  • Nexans works in teams based on project execution, so being self-driven and being able to take charge of one's own tasks are of the utmost importance. 
  • Fluent in English – oral and written. Norwegian is a plus. 
  • Your personal values are aligned with those of Nexans: Pioneer, Dedicated, United. 


You may have an additional advantage if you:

  • Have previous experience with Nexans Cable installations and protection operations.
  • Local in Norway, Eastern part.
  • Have work visas to US and/or Australia
  • Have experience with offshore surveys
  • Knowledge of the NOV/MAATS cable lays systems

 

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal. 

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration.  We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence. 

 

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Information at a Glance

What drives us

At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.