Transocean Recruits Deck Pusher

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Our Client - Transocean is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for  the below position:

Job Title: Deck Pusher

Job Function
Supervise cranes and deck operations and ensure these operationsare carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Operations/Maintenance:

• Provide Crane Operator and Roustabouts with relevant instructions for current and forthcoming operations
• Ensure pretour meeting is done prior to all nonroutine deck operations
• Supervise all cranes and deck operations such as running casing, picking up or laying down tubular, placement of equipment and supplies, etc
• Coordinate supply boat traffic, particularly during loading and unloading materials
• Check lifted loads for clearance, obstructions in movement, balance, and proper attachment
• Assist in the operation of bulk system for loading, transfers and general usage
• Monitor quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, and drill water
• Supervise the replacement or installation of mooring lines and bulk fill up hoses
• Supervise the maintenance, inspection and repair of cranes and barge equipment. Ensure the Preventive Maintenance tasks on the equipment are completed and recorded.
• Ensure a clean and organized main deck and pipe deck
• Maintain an organized barge equipment store
• Operate, maintain, and repair as needed, the rig's fire fighting equipment and systems
• Keep a running inventory of slings and lifting equipment in use. Advise the Barge Supervisor of shortages or damaged slings
• Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions
• Record daily activities in official logbook and ensure that proper documents and licenses are valid and posted as required
• Assist the Barge Supervisor during mobilization, demobilization, and rig move operations
• Maintain good communication with Barge Supervisor, Ballast Control Operator and drill floor
• Act as HLO as required and assist with the training of the helideck crew (where applicable)

2.) QHSE

• Incorporate the THINK process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team
• Participate in the START process
• Ensure subordinate personnel are properly trained in the START process
• Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed
• Perform assigned duties during safety drills and emergency situations as per designation on station bill
• Actively participate in the weekly safety meeting and other safety management system issues

3.) Personnel

• Meet the training requirements according to the applicable training matrix
• Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal process
• Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work at their next job level
• Assist with training of deck crews. Training to include but not limited to proper rigging, materials handling and techniques, use of hand held radio, and painting procedures
• Recommend promotion or disciplinary action up to and including discharge

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online