Hendrik Joubert
Head Of Offshore Installation Management, Asia Pacific Region
Taipei,TPE
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in the offshore wind sector, currently leading offshore installation management for the Asia Pacific region from Taiwan. Demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time while achieving key objectives. Deep understanding of HSEQ compliance and governance requirements, adept at managing complex, high-value projects with a focus on practical outcomes. Skilled in implementing strategic approaches to enhance operational efficiency, market positioning, and revenue growth. Committed to developing team capabilities and improving organizational effectiveness, possessing strong leadership and relationship-building capabilities across diverse stakeholder groups. Thrives in challenging environments through analytical problem-solving and systematic management, excelling in collaborating with diverse teams across multiple operational contexts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
43
43
Certifications
Work History
Head of Offshore Installation Management Asia Pacific
Vestas Offshore Wind
11.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of leaders to resource, organize, and control project requirements within scope, quality, and budget.
- Develop and implement resourcing strategies for construction demands.
- Collaborate with procurement and vendors to reduce workforce costs.
- Manage processes and changes to meet business needs within agreed parameters.
- Ensure project outcomes through risk analysis and mitigation.
- Organize resource planning for construction sites.
- Direct a team, navigating complex people issues and leading by intent.
- Manage senior stakeholders across regions and Vestas Global, building trust and value chain involvement.
- Prepare the team for complex projects, new markets, and products.
- Ensure compliance with standards, governance, and sustainability.
- Apply extensive knowledge in construction and wind business, providing detailed advice.
Lead Site Manager, Offshore installation
Vestas Offshore Wind
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Improve the overall direction and agenda from Installation and Commissioning to Construction.
- Taking part in the planning, execution, and closure phases of project.
- Supporting of interfaces between Vestas, Client and Installation Vessel owner in terms of Vessel Layout, Lifting Plans, Power Requirements, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and related Work Instructions.
- Taking part in the day-to-day communications and alignment with the client, vessel owner and relevant subcontracted companies.
- Liaise with project coordinators for daily marine planning, incl crew transfers and crew change.
- Support the adequate training of installation personal.
- Ensure installation personal welfare.
- Effectively resolve internal and external cross-functional issues to ensure the project is not affected.
- Installation execution according to QHSE standards.
Deputy Installation Manager, Offshore installation
Vestas Offshore Wind
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Improve the overall direction and agenda from Installation and Commissioning to Construction.
- Taking part in the planning, execution, and closure phases of project.
- Supporting of interfaces between Vestas, Client and Installation Vessel owner in terms of Vessel Layout, Lifting Plans, Power Requirements, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and related Work Instructions.
- Taking part in the day-to-day communications and alignment with the client, vessel owner and relevant subcontracted companies.
- Liaise with project coordinators for daily marine planning, incl crew transfers and crew change.
- Support the adequate training of installation personal.
- Ensure installation personal welfare.
- Effectively resolve internal and external cross-functional issues to ensure the project is not affected.
- Installation execution according to QHSE standards.
LEAN Implementation Supervisor – Operations
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepare and setup site for the next project following developed LEAN concepts.
- Create and update job cards, boards based on the project scope.
- Brief site management, supervisors and subcontractors on the work setup ahead.
- Provide input for site layout.
- Ensure work progress and compliance with LEAN concepts.
- Perform mappings and update mappings and improvement areas.
- Support TPM on Project Issues.
- Provide project learnings to LEAN Team to update the LEAN concepts.
- Guide and support site teams in execution of LEAN on work processes.
- Quality on sites.
- Support HSE on sites.
Project Supervisor - Operation Site Resources and Operation Purchasing
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Effectively coordinating operations of Supervisors, ATs and Technicians during the execution phase of the projects.
- Using LEAN concepts of proven tools and techniques that focus on minimizing wasteful activity and adding value to the end product to meet customer needs.
- Overseeing the transportation and loading of components and spare parts for the projects.
- Timely ordering tools to facilitate smooth flow of projects while ensuring availability of correct documentation for the resources and teams who carry out the work on-site.
- Ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and successfully led a team of contractors.
- Performing day-to-day planning and execution of project operations and coordinating tasks with the local O/M.
- Maintaining accuracy while registering consumed parts and filling daily reports.
- Coordinating vessel transfer with local O/M.
Offshore Installation Supervisor/Troubleshooter
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Strictly enforced Health and Safety Regulations, including Wind Turbine Safety Rules, while supervising and ensuring technical execution of projects and tasks on Offshore WTG’s, including management of external contractors, Jack-up Vessels and SOV’s.
- Ensured close adherence to the RAMS, AWP’s and instructions for all given projects and tasks, and followed up on ordered parts and tools.
- Planned daily project activities, filled in daily reports, and complied with all relevant procedures while delivering high standards of safety performance during all operations.
- Swiftly responded to changing circumstances, planned for contingencies and managed conflicting priorities while ensuring high quality in all aspects of works.
Troubleshooter Siemens level 6, Siemens Specialist Technician
Siemens Energy
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Spearheaded troubleshooting, software updates and component replacements while managing a team and ensuring high levels of performance and quality on each task.
- Worked under Permit conditions and conducted point of work risk assessments.
- Coordinated Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulic maintenance and repairs.
Operations and Maintenance Lead Technician
Siemens Energy
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Diligently performed services and maintenance work, including Bolt Torque and Bolt Tensioning on all sections of the turbine.
- Part of the team setting up service and maintenance requirements on the and developing software solutions.
Commercial Pipefitting/Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Norfolk Heating
02.2012 - 08.2012
Electrical Installations/Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Renernergy Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2012
Mechanical/Pipework/Outfitter
Windboats Marine, Wroxham
07.2006 - 01.2011
Skills
Project execution and oversight
Project management proficiency
Process optimization
Lean methodology application
Strategic corporate planning
Enterprise resource management
Leadership in cross-departmental projects
Regulatory adherence coordination
Budget management
Process optimization
Performance Optimization Initiatives
Organizational Change Management
Interdepartmental coordination
Employee growth facilitation
Engagement with stakeholders
Root Cause Analysis & Resolution
Client Satisfaction Management
Work performance enhancement methods
Mannaz Level 3 Project Management
Executive Communication Skills
Strategic Problem Resolution
Workforce Development & Capability Building
Organizational Agility
Executive Decision-Making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Proficient in managing priorities
Strategic Negotiation & Influence
Certification
Mannaz Level 3 Project Management
Personal Competencies
- Executive Communication Skills
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Workforce Development & Capability Building
- Organizational Agility
- Executive Decision-Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Priority Management
- Strategic Negotiation & Influence
Timeline
Head of Offshore Installation Management Asia Pacific
Vestas Offshore Wind
11.2023 - Current
Lead Site Manager, Offshore installation
Vestas Offshore Wind
06.2022 - 11.2023
Deputy Installation Manager, Offshore installation
Vestas Offshore Wind
07.2021 - 06.2022
LEAN Implementation Supervisor – Operations
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
01.2020 - 07.2021
Project Supervisor - Operation Site Resources and Operation Purchasing
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
03.2019 - 01.2020
Offshore Installation Supervisor/Troubleshooter
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
08.2016 - 03.2019
Troubleshooter Siemens level 6, Siemens Specialist Technician
Siemens Energy
09.2014 - 08.2016
Operations and Maintenance Lead Technician
Siemens Energy
11.2012 - 09.2014
Commercial Pipefitting/Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Norfolk Heating
02.2012 - 08.2012
Electrical Installations/Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Renernergy Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2012
Mechanical/Pipework/Outfitter
Windboats Marine, Wroxham
07.2006 - 01.2011