Posted on Mon 02nd Mar, 2020 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (1 comments)
Corporate Headhunters Limited - Our client is one of the leading indigenous providers of swamp drilling rig services to E and P companies in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria with a good track record of safe and efficient service delivery.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Barge Master (Offshore & Permanent)
Location: Lagos
Reports To: Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
Supervises: Assistant Barge Supervisor, Ballast Control Operator (BCO), Deck Pusher, and Paint
Job Summary
Ensure that all marine aspects of the rig’s operations are carried out in accordance to statutory and regulatory controls and guidelines.
Supervise the operation of the marine department to ensure the safe and efficient running of the rig.
Responsibilities
Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions advice OIM on conditions likely to affect drilling operations and seaworthiness of the rig.
Ensure that accurate calculation of load distribution and weights for daily stability reports are maintained.
Coordinate all helicopter and supply boats traffic - supervise movement of materials and personnel to and from the rig.
Ensure all navigation equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.
Monitor quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, drill water, etc.
Ensure that cranes are in safe working condition.
Ensure all safety equipment, including lifeboats and fire-fighting equipment is maintained in a state of operational readiness at all times.
Actively participate in the daily operations meeting with the OIM and other rig department heads.
Operate and maintain the bulk system as required.
Supervise tests on fire fighting equipment, obstacle lighting and audible signals.
Ensure all lifting gears are inspected and certified, correctly colour coded, maintained, and stowed properly.
Prepare and supervise rig move plans, anchor patterns, and associated mobilization preparations.
For jack up rigs, prepare the pre-load calculations and carry out jacking operations taking note of weather and sea conditions.
Ensure that daily marine logs are accurate and completed. Forward copies of these reports to the shore-base office.
Ensure that all Flag State, Classification Society, statutory regulation, and minimum manning requirements are complied with.
Coordinate and supervise periodic inspections of the rig’s structure, including hull compartments and critical joints.
Assist in the effective management of the Preventive Maintenance System and ensure all records are properly maintained.
Supervise the operation and maintenance of pollution control system.
EHSQ:
Prepare Job Safety Analysis for hazardous marine operations.
Ensure that the Company EHSQ policies and other programs are communicated to and understood by all rig personnel.
Play an active part in the weekly meetings, Quality Improvement Plan program, and all other Company safety management systems.
Review, understand and become familiar with the rig’s safety case.
Ensure new arrivals receive a full safety briefing and induction on the rig.
Ensure a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained onboard the rig.
Coordinate weekly emergency drills along with monitoring and evaluating the deck crew responses.
Perform assigned duties during emergency situations and emergency protection responses as designated on the station bill.
Personnel:
Meets the training requirements as per the applicable training matrix.
Meets the training requirements as per the applicable training matrix
Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work at their next job level.
Ensure proper and relevant communication with all personnel.
Conduct on the job (OJT) training for subordinates.
Maintain discipline onboard and ensure compliance with Company and regulatory disciplinary procedures.
Ensure all marine department personnel receive annual performance appraisal. Recommend promotion or disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
Qualifications / Requirements
Minimum of a High school diploma or its equivalent.
Solid work experience as a barge master and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications.
Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the marine aspect of the drilling unit.
Basic computer skills.
Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
Application Closing Date
13th March, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] Let the subject of the mail be “Barge Master”.
Note: This position is open to Nigerian nationals. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.