We have a current opportunity for a Barge Operator on a temporary basis. The position will be based offshore on a 3/3 rotation.

Responsibilities:

• To have sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to be able to effectively contribute and influence business decisions impacting process safety.
• Commitment to incident free operations.
• Actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.
• Participate as a member of the Barge Master’s team in delivering performance against targets.
• Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
• Loading, storage and discharging of oil cargo.
• Ballasting, trim and stability of the vessel.
• COW, tank cleaning, gas freeing for entry.
• Mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers as designated by the Barge Master.
• Vessel systems power management.
• Ensure vessel position and heading is maintained and implements changes to vessel heading as required.
• Maintain an effective marine and aviation radio watch.
• Co-ordinate in-field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and helicopters.
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting equipment.
• Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as directed by the OIM.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on marine systems where competent, or assist as appropriate.
• Ensure that the CCR is constantly manned.
• Monitor vessel status and reacts to changes in vessel systems, and requests assistance from other departments as required.
• Isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
• Complete verification assurance and routine activities and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with all departments to minimise disruption to operational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of on-board marine operations, vessel and aircraft movements.

 For further information about this position please apply.

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