Operational Management and Service

Our experienced operations management team handles the planning, coordination and evaluation of all our customers’ requirements to ensure revenue-optimized operations.

Our services in the area of operation management include the monitoring of permit conditions, claim management, performance management, the evaluation and implementation of optimization measures as well as the monitoring of network management and the Maritime Control Center.

In asset management, we offer a holistic, forward-looking view of returns, costs, risk and quality. We always aim to achieve the highest possible return with the lowest possible operating cost

Our operating service includes second-level management and offers you comprehensive maintenance, inspections and troubleshooting on medium and high voltage, low voltage and mechanical systems. We support you with tenders and commissioning as well as with customer appointments. We are always at your side to ensure smooth cooperation.

Our operations are carried out from our office and warehouse locations in Emden and Borkum as well as from the moorings in NL-Eemshaven by helicopter, CTV or SOV. Contact us to benefit from our first class operational management and operational services from Omexom Offshore.

Maximize the efficiency of your offshore wind farm – With our BU operation management and operation service you are always on the safe side. Let us work together to ensure the yield-optimized operation of your turbines!

Operations Management

With our operations management, we ensure yield-optimized operation of your offshore wind farm. We offer comprehensive services ranging from planning and coordination to the selection and commissioning of external companies for maintenance and repair work. In doing so, we provide you with an experienced operations manager as a contact person and monitor the progress of the work as well as compliance with permit conditions.

Our services in Operations Management

  • Planning and coordination of all measures in the offshore wind farm

    • Creation of an optimized annual maintenance plan taking into account all resources
    • Evaluation and prioritization of all customer requirements
    • Yield optimized operation of all WT, TP and UW
  • Operation Management

    • Provision of a plant manager as single point of contact
    • Plant operator according to DIN VDE 0105-100
    • Monitoring of the permit conditions
    • Monitoring of the progress of the work
    • Contract and claim management
    • performance management
    • Evaluation and implementation of optimization measures
    • Preparation of technical information for the customer
    • Selection and commissioning of external companies for maintenance and
      repair work
    • Reporting
  • Assetmanagement

    • Planning and implementation of holistic optimization projects
    • Carrying out risk assessments and market analyses Economic and technical analyses
    • Financial controlling, reporting
    • Shareholder affairs Management functions in the wind farm companies

Operational Service

Operational service is an important part of offshore wind farm management. We take care of the maintenance and upkeep of all turbines in the wind farm and ensure that they run smoothly. The services provided by our operations service are diverse and include the following areas:

Our operations service ensures that all your turbines in the offshore wind farm are in perfect condition and always functioning optimally. With extensive expertise and a wide range of services, we offer an effective solution for our customers.

Second Level

Competent support and maintenance – for smooth operation and efficient planning for successful operations

Second Level – Services

  • Project responsibility

    • Responsible for the implementation of annual planning from operations management
    • Deployment planning and preparation of maintenance operations
    • Contact person for operations management
    • Control of external service providers and supervision
  • Medium and high voltage

    • Maintenance and servicing of primary components
    • Maintenance of switchgear and transformer testing
    • Carrying out switching operations and protection tests
    • Troubleshooting
  • Low voltage

    • Maintenance and servicing of low-voltage components
    • Maintenance of UPS systems and secondary technology
    • Execution of DGUV tests and lightning protection tests
    • Battery testing and troubleshooting
  • Mechanic

    • Wartung nach AWSV
    • Wartung von Kränen, Ölabscheideranlagen, Tanksystemen und Netzersatzanlagen
    • Troubleshooting
  • Overarching

    • Sales support for tenders
    • Support of Solutions during offshore operations
    • Support in customer meetings and acceptance FAT/SAT
    • Commissioning

Offshore Service

Maximum uptime for your offshore turbines.

With our comprehensive services, we ensure that your turbines are always optimally maintained and ready for operation. From administrative tasks to technical maintenance work and major component replacement – we are your reliable partner for efficient and smooth operational management.

Services

  • Administrative

    In order to make the operation of an offshore wind turbine run smoothly, careful planning and organization must take place. Administrative tasks include:

    • Implementation of annual planning from operations management
    • Deployment planning for employees and resources
    • Preparation and follow-up of maintenance operations
    • Testing of operating equipment to ensure the safety of the plant
    • Calibration of tools and measuring instruments
    • Customs declarations for the transport of materials
    • Monitoring and control of external service providers
  • Medium voltage

    The medium voltage components are of crucial importance for the operation of wind turbines.

    Here are the most important tasks:

    • Maintenance of the primary components
    • Maintenance of the switchgear
    • Carrying out transformer tests
    • Switching operations to control the plant
  • Low voltage

    The low voltage components contribute to the reliability and stability of the power system.

    Here are the most important tasks:

    • Maintenance of the low-voltage components
    • Monitoring and maintenance of the UPS systems
    • Carrying out DGUV tests on fixed and mobile equipment
  • Special technology

    • Maintenance according to AWSV (Workplace Ordinance)
    • Maintenance of cranes
    • Repair and troubleshooting of cranes
    • Cathodic corrosion protection to protect equipment from corrosion
    • Recurring inspections of the climbing protection systems
    • Implementation of rope access technology
  • Major component exchange

    • Preparatory work on the WTG
    • Coordination of procedures
    • Condition assessments before the start and after the completion of replacing major components
    • Supervision of the replacing major components work
    • Plant responsibility during replacing major components
    • Commissioning and trial runs to ensure that the plant is functioning properly

Our Team – That makes us

Our offshore operations service is characterized by a wide range of professional qualifications and certificates. Our personnel have extensive knowledge and skills in electrical, mechanical and marine engineering.

  • Our electrical engineers are qualified for various tasks, such as maintenance and troubleshooting of medium- and high-voltage switchgear and transformers, gas analysis and leak detection on SF6 insulation, and work on live parts. We also have experts on ICCP and battery systems for UPS installations in our team.
  • Our staff also has certificates in accordance with German standards, such as for testing electrical systems and equipment, as well as for lightning protection and thermographic inspections.
  • Our specialized electrical engineers work in various fields, such as network and high-voltage equipment protection, CT/VT analysis, and protective equipment repair.
  • Our Scada specialists take care of communication lines, server technology and remote connections.
  • Our mechanics and marine engineers are qualified to maintain and troubleshoot emergency generators, fuel and hydraulic systems, cooling systems, cranes, as well as HVAC systems and oil-insulated high-voltage units. They are also experts in German water compliance, tank maintenance, oil-water separators, and offshore crane inspections.
  • In addition, we have trained technicians with higher-level qualifications who can perform regular inspections, such as inspecting hazardous material cabinets, PPE, hoists, scaffolding, ladders and fall protection systems, and driving and operating aerial lifts. This multi-skilled concept gives us a high degree of flexibility in scheduling personnel.

Have we aroused your interest?

DIRK WARNECKE
Managing Director/ Head of Omexom Offshore Operations and Services
dirk.warnecke@omexom.com