Chief Officer, Safety at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Chief Officer, Safety

Req I D: Req-1478
Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The day Chief Officer shall act as the Safety Officer onboard ensuring that the provisions of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen, Statutory Requirements and Company Health and Safety Policy are complied with.
• The Safety Officer shall investigate all lost time injuries, dangerous occurrences and complaints regarding Health and Safety matters and make recommendations to the OIM/Master.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior DP Operator, Watchkeeper, when on shift and normal Watchkeeper when on conventional watches either in port, on passage or at anchor.
• Shall have understanding and comply with all relevant sections of the company's policies and management system.
• Assists OIM/Master in fire fighting and emergency procedures controls on Bridge in the event of fire or other emergency situation.
• Liaises with all other Deck Officers on general ship running and routines.
• Ensures that all cargo is secured at all times and organises cargo transfers after liaison with the Storekeeper.
• Ensuring all navigational equipment is functioning correctly. Preparation of the Bridge for sea as required by statute and reporting equipment defects.
• Assists in paperwork if required which may be incurred by clients/charters information/data requirements.
• Liaises closely with Well Ops UK QHSE Manager on Incident close out actions and all other matters pertaining to safety onboard the vessel.
• Assist the OIM/Master in the maintenance of WOUK Management System.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of GMDSS operator in accordance with the provisions of MA (Radio installation)
• regulations 1992 and STCW 95

Minimum Marine
Qualifications & Experience:

The Senior DP Operator should have:

• OOW - II/2 - STCW95.
• DP Operators certificate issued by the Nautical

Institute, or:

• Comply with the requirements of Guidelines for the Design and Operation of Dynamically Positioned Vessels DPVOA (IMCA).
• Comply with the requirements as described in IMCA guideline M117 Training and Experience of Key DP Personnel, Qualification and Knowledge Requirements of Key Personnel (Senior DPO).
• An adequate knowledge and experience with the relevant class of vessel in accordance with IMCA guideline M117 Training and
• Experience of Key DP Personnel
• Preference would be given to those who can work both legally in Nigeria & UK

Training Requirements

• As per Well Operations Master Training Matrix (HHR-MA-OO8).

Primary Skills:

• NEBOSH/OSHA/ISPON, Safety Engineering/OPerations, Marine Operations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online