Barge Master (Offshore & Permanent) Vacancy at an Oil and Gas Company – Corporate Headhunters Limited

Position Title: Barge Master (Offshore & Permanent).

Job Station: Lagos State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Barge Master (Offshore & Permanent) job opportunity is available at Corporate Headhunters Limited for individuals who possess a High school diploma or its equivalent.

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.

DUTIES AND 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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• 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.

Apply Before :-

13th March, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@chhng.com Let the subject of the mail be “Barge Master”.

Note:This position is open to Nigerian nationals. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.