Job Description

Reports To

• Cargo Supervisor

Background

• The Cargo Operator will exhibit a high standard of safety behavior and will ensure that all aspects of Cargo and Cargo Utility operations are carried out safely and effectively.
• The Cargo Operator is also responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts and valves.
• The cargo operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel.

Authority

• The Cargo Operator is authorized to carry out cargo loading and offloading and maintenance of cargo systems and utilities

Immediate Subordinates

• Visitors, Sub Contractors

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• 1) Prepare for Start-up, Monitor and Shutdown Cargo Operations
• 1 Prepare to Start Marine and Cargo Operations.
• 2 Start-up Marine and Cargo Operations.
• 3 Monitor and Maintain Marine and Cargo Operations.
• 4 Prepare and shutdown Marine and Cargo Operations.
• 2) Isolate, Maintain and Reinstate Pumproom and Cargo Systems
• 1 Operate under PTW and Isolation Certificates and conduct toolbox talks.
• 2 Contribute to Tank Entry, Inspection, Maintenance and Preservation Activities.
• 3 Test Isolations for integrity to company procedures.
• 4 Depressurize, drain and vent, de-gas, the plant or system as required according to procedures or operating guides.
• 5 Confirm that the working area is free of hazards as per Permit or procedure using appropriate tests, (gas/H2S Inert, Volts etc.).
• 6 Communicate effectively with team and CCR.
• 7 Perform maintenance and preservation activities within limit of responsibility and training.
• 8 Perform De-isolation; testing and re-instatement of plant are carried out according to procedure.
• 3) Monitor And Maintain Pollution Control Measures
• 1 Ensure that controlled process discharges from area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.
• 2 Ensure that unplanned discharges are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation.
• 3 Deal with equipment, waste or other materials for disposal according to the correct procedure.
• 4) Emergency Response
• 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
• 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

Offshore - Maintain tank condition

Offshore - Rigging and lifting

Offshore - Environmental Management System

Offshore - Perform Cargo Load, Internal Transfer and Stability Assurance

Offshore - Manage Cargo Quantity

Offshore - Crude Oil and Water Washing Operations

Offshore - Safety Management

Offshore - Routine Servicing of COW Machines

Offshore - Confined space entries

Offshore - Manage Manual Sampling

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• 3 years’ experience as Pumpman on oil tankers (VLCC experience preferred).
• STCW Reg AII/4 certification.
• Understanding of Permit to Work systems; Mechanical Isolation Standards, Risk Assessment and COSHH.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.