Bumi Armada UK Limited (BAUK) currently have a permanent staff opportunity for a Deck Foreman / LOLER Competent Person to join the team onboard the Armada Kraken FPSO on a 3:4:3:5 rotational pattern.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing deck activities and supervising lifting operations on the installation and ensuring they are carried out in accordance with LOLER and the Company’s lifting procedures.
Deck Foreman
* Supervise daily operations of the Deck Crew and actively lead the team in all safety initiatives and programmes.
* Ensure essential service equipment, for example rigging, scaffolding and associated helideck equipment, is maintained for maximum availability.
* Assist in the control of materials movement by air and sea and ensure good housekeeping and waste management.
* Carry out HLO duties including heli-fuel operations and associated paperwork.
* Ensure completion of relevant deck maintenance routines under the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Carry out safety checks on the helideck area and ensure the work conditions and environment are maintained in a safe condition.
* Ensure safe working practices at all times by crew and third parties and conduct audits to establish that safe and best practice is implemented.
* Ensure that any defects in working practices, machinery, tools, equipment, protective measures and protective clothing are highlighted immediately.
* Assist with confined space entry preparations and workscopes.
* Provide crew training as required, for example helideck training.
* Maintain a comprehensive handover log.
LOLER Competent Person
* Develop, review and approve all lifting operations, lifting plans and risk assessments except those that are classified as “complex”.
* Determine suitable levels of supervision for complex lifts and assume role of Lifting Operations leader as required.
* Liaise with appropriate departments to ensure effective planning and approvals for lifting operations.
* Conduct and participate in toolbox talks and carrying out the role of Performing Authority as required.
* Ensure all personnel involved in lifting operations meet the minimum competence standards through regular conversations and observing lifting operations and individuals’ performance.
* Ensure all lifting equipment and on-site rigging lofts are fully certified in compliance with company lifting procedure and industry standards.
* Carry out audits on lifting operations to ensure compliance with company lifting procedures and LOLER.
* Identify and propose ideas and solutions to relevant management that will increase efficiency without compromising integrity.
* Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective handovers are carried out at shift and crew-change.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and be able to apply it in the workplace.
* Complete site-specific lifting inductions for new starts and ensure they are adequately coached and supervised whilst their competence and capability are verified.
Qualifications
* OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader – Essential
* OPITO Banksman Slinger Assessment or Re-Assessment – Essential
* OPITO Rigger Assessment or Re-Assessment - Essential
* ECITB Appointed Person - Essential
* ECITB Knowledge & Technical Test TAP01 – Essential
* Working at Height Unit 2 - Essential
* Approved user winches and overhead gantry cranes – Essential
* BOSIET or FOET including CA-EBS - Essential
* OEUK medical certificate - Essential
* Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) - Essential
* Lifting Gear Inspection/Examiner – Desirable
* Relevant Supervisory Training – Desirable
* OPITO Deck Operations VQ units (1_2_7) – Desirable
* ECITB NVQ/SVQ Moving Loads Level 3 – Desirable
Experience
* Experience of working within the Oil & Gas Industry onshore / offshore
* Experience in work permit systems, operations and emergency procedures, offload planning, cargo transfer, mooring and unmooring coordination and documentation
* Experience in the positions as a LOLER Competent Person (required) and as a Deck Foreman (preferred)
* Developing Lift Plans and Risk Assessments and oversee all lifting operations
* Extensive proven experience in all aspects of lifting operations
* Ability to carry out Emergency Response duties
* Ability to lead, manage and work well as part of a team
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Microsoft Office Experience
Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in the UK unaided. No visa assistance is offered.
Closing date for applications: 3 December 2025
Direct applications only – no agencies please.