France – Services d'architecture, services de construction, services d'ingénierie et services d'inspection – Représentant Client Offshore (RCO) pour les projets d'interconnexion et de raccordement éolien

These contracts cover the provision of Offshore Client Representative (OCR) services for offshore wind farm export cables and interconnection projects . The contractors shall provide qualified OCR in order to monitor and follow the offshore works performed by the EPCI cable contractors. They will represent and act on behalf of RTE. Les contrats portent sur la fourniture de prestations de Représentants Clients Offshore (RCO) pour des projets de câbles d’export de parcs éoliens en mer et de projets d’interconnexion. Les titulaires devront fournir des RCO qualifiés afin de surveiller et suivre les travaux offshore réalisés par les contractants EPCI chargé des câbles. Ces représentants agiront au nom et pour le compte de RTE.

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The OCR position requires a solid knowledge of the Offshore Cable Installation Operations. Depending on the scope where the OCR is mobilized, different skills might be required: Survey (UXO detection operation, geophysical survey, geotechnical survey) Route preparation (Boulder Clearance, Mattressing, Pre-Trenching, OOS Management, Pre Lay Grapnel Run) Cable transpooling Cable laying (cable design and laying constraints) Cable junction Cable protection (trenching, jetting, rock dumping) and burial assessment As a general matter, OCR shall also demonstrate a strong experience as a Client Representative on previous similar projects and general knowledge of Offshore Operations: Offshore HSE standards and best practice Permit to work and risk analysis Lifting operation Sea fastening, stowage, and Deck Layout Clear comprehension of weather standby mechanisms. The OCR position also requires soft skills to ensure a smooth execution of operation: Communication, both verbal and written Ability to take decision and own responsibility on behalf of RTE IT: Microsoft Office OCR must have valid certifications and trainings required to be on work site. The minimum is the BOSIET and Medical Certification (Fitness to Work) with a 2-year validity. If necessary, additional requirement will be transmitted by RTE for each project or scope.