Job Description

Barge Operator
Our client is looking for a Barge Operator
To mobilise ASAP to the GP3 on a 2/3 rotation for approximately 2 trips with a view to extend. 

Please send a cv in MS Word and confirm your earliest availability.

Responsible for daily marine operations as directed by the Barge

Supervisor

This position reports directly to the Barge Supervisor.

KEY DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. 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.

2. Commitment to incident free operations.

3. Actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and

environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.

4. Participate as a member of the Barge Master’s team in delivering performance against

targets.

5. Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.

6. Loading, storage and discharging of oil cargo.

7. Ballasting, trim, and stability of the vessel.

8. COW, tank cleaning, gas freeing for entry.

9. Mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers as designated by the Barge Master.

10. Vessel systems power management.

11. Ensure vessel position and heading is maintained and implements changes to vessel

heading as required.

12. Maintain an effective marine and aviation radio watch.

13. Co-ordinate in-field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and

helicopters.

14. Assist with the inspection and maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting

equipment.

15. Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as

directed by the OIM.

16. Conduct first-line maintenance on marine systems where competent or assist as

appropriate.

17. Ensure that the CCR is constantly manned.

18. Monitor vessel status and reacts to changes in vessel systems, and requests assistance

from other departments as required.

19. Isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.

20. Complete verification assurance and routine activities and maintain accurate records.

21. Liaise with all departments to minimize disruption to operational activities.

22. Maintain accurate records of on-board marine operations, vessel, and aircraft

movements.

23. Comply with Company procedures and ensure a full and comprehensive handover

detailing all relevant information in accordance with these procedures

Job Description

Applicable Regions: Europe

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24. Commit to Competence Assurance System and undertake any training and assessment

required for the role.

25. Decision making ability is in accordance with delegation of authority

26. Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of crew, and areas of environment

pertaining to their position.

27. Has the primary role of watch keeping in the CCR, ensuring that the station keeping,

and marine systems are operated in a safe and efficient manner.

28. Perform the role of Area Operator within the permit to work system.

Knowledge &

Qualifications:

• Technical qualification

Skills &

Experience:

1. STCW II/1 OOW Qualification

2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience

3. Tanker Endorsement (Oil)

4. Oil tanker experience

5. Dynamic positioning experience preferred

6. Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present

technical issues in a clear and concise manner.

7. Ability to create positive relations to peers and stakeholders

internally and externally