Barge Operator
- Aberdeen
- Contract
- Full-time
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?This post is based offshore on a 2/3 rotation and fixed term contract for 18 Months.JOB TITLE: BARGE OPERATORNEO - GP3, 2/3 rota on 18 months fixed term contractKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for daily marine operations as directed by the Barge Supervisor
- This position reports directly to the Barge Supervisor.
- To have sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to be able to effectively contribute and influence business decisions impacting process safety.
- Commitment to incident free operations.
- Actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.
- Participate as a member of the Barge Master's team in delivering performance against targets.
- Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
- Loading, storage and discharging of oil cargo.
- Ballasting, trim, and stability of the vessel.
- COW, tank cleaning, gas freeing for entry.
- Mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers as designated by the Barge Master.
- Vessel systems power management.
- Ensure vessel position and heading is maintained and implements changes to vessel heading as required.
- Maintain an effective marine and aviation radio watch.
- Co-ordinate in-field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and helicopters.
- Assist with the inspection and maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting equipment.
- Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as directed by the OIM.
- Conduct first-line maintenance on marine systems where competent or assist as appropriate.
- Ensure that the CCR is constantly manned.
- Monitor vessel status and reacts to changes in vessel systems, and requests assistance from other departments as required.
- Isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
- Complete verification assurance and routine activities and maintain accurate records.
- Liaise with all departments to minimize disruption to operational activities.
- Maintain accurate records of on-board marine operations, vessel, and aircraft movements.
- Comply with Company procedures and ensure a full and comprehensive handover detailing all relevant information in accordance with these procedures
- Commit to Competence Assurance System and undertake any training and assessment required for the role.
- Decision making ability is in accordance with delegation of authority
- Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of crew, and areas of environment pertaining to their position.
- Has the primary role of watch keeping in the CCR, ensuring that the station keeping, and marine systems are operated in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform the role of Area Operator within the permit to work system.
- Technical qualification
- STCW II/1 OOW Qualification
- Minimum years of experience
- Tanker Endorsement (Oil)
- Oil tanker experience
- Dynamic positioning experience preferred
- Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical issues in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to create positive relations to peers and stakeholders internally and externally