Marine Operator at BW Offshore Nigeria

BW Offshore is a world leading provider of Floating Production services. We design, build, install, Lease and operate Oil and Gas FPSOs (Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading). BW Offshore operates 17 units worldwide (16 FPSOs and 1 FSO) and has been present in Nigeria since 1997.

BW Offshore is strengthening the team in Nigeria and we are seeking experienced technical professionals from the Offshore Production, Maritime, Chemical or Power sector to join our team. If you have relevant experience and want to Leverage your knowledge and skills while operating offshore production assets in the role below, we welcome your application:

Job Title: Marine Operator

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Working Hours: Full-time
Working Days: Shift

Key tasks and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and troubleshoot marine, cargo and relevant utility systems
• Operate and monitor Operator Station and loading/ stability computer
• Operate and monitor radio and navigation equipment (GMDSS, Radar/ ARPA, AIS, Gyro etc.)
• Maintain deck watch
• Monitor unit and export tanker positions
• Perform cargo operations (loading/ offloading of crude oil, control of tank pressure, Crude Oil Washing, ballast and slop water transfer, sampling etc.)
• Perform cargo and stress/ stability calculations; Ensure cargo plan is followed and stability/ stress parameters are within the allowable limits
• Perform shuttle tanker mooring/ unmooring, hose and hawser operations
• Operate and monitor metering system. Perform proving
• Monitor Safety Zone and control traffic in vicinity
• Monitor weather conditions; Monitor communications and CCTV
• Assist in Helicopter operations; Control personnel transfer operations; Control supply vessel operations
• Assist in tank entry preparations and safety arrangements; Monitor personnel working in the tanks
• Assist in control of structural maintenance and housekeeping of the deck areas, accommodation, enclosed and machinery spaces. Ensure CR is kept tidy and in good order
• Perform first line and preventive maintenance of marine, cargo and relevant utility systems as per Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Identify and report marine, cargo and relevant utility systems maintenance requirements
• Liaise with other departments for coordination of operation activities
• Use the Permit to Work system. Prepare Permits. Follow the Permit to Work procedures
• Use the Maintenance Management System. Update records, generate work orders
• Prepare required reports, keep logs and maintain appropriate documentation
• Ensure that vendors and contractors are managed safely and effectively
• Undertake training relevant to the position requirements; On-the-job-training of colleagues and trainees
• Member of Emergency Response Team

Qualification Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of WASC, SSCE certificate or GCE 'O' Levels; UK or South African OOW (II/1) CoC required

Experience:

• Employer requires 5 years experience as a watch keeping officer or marine operator on offshore facilities or marine vessels

Skills:

• Good inter-personal and communications skills

Other:

• Open to Nigerian Nationals only.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2015.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.