Marine Operator at BW Offshore

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