DECK FOREMAN
Our client, an Oil and Gas Company is seeking an experienced Deck Foreman. This is a 3 on 4 off rotation in the North Sea. Experience in a similar position is highly desirable.
Job objective
The Deck Foreman is responsible for operating, maintaining and inspecting cranes and lifting materials, to assure the safe performance of lifting operations and effective deployment of the deck crew. The Deck Foreman may also be the primary Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) for the installation.
The Deck Foreman is responsible to the Marine Superintendent for:
Effective supervision and deployment of Deck Crew.
Acting as 'Competent Person' for rigging and lifting operations as defined by LECOP manual.
Carrying out rigging and lifting operations as required.
Ensuring all cranes are operated safely and within design limits.
Operating, inspecting and maintaining all permanent and temporary lifting equipment throughout the installation as directed by the line management.
Handling of stores to and from supply vessels and within the vessel as directed by Materials Controller.
Mooring, unmooring of shuttle tanker, along with export hose transfer to and from shuttle tanker.
Assisting operation of cargo and ballast systems as directed by the Line Manager; including setting up and monitoring crude oil washing, tank cleaning and associated cargo equipment.
Carrying out manual checks of tank levels and sampling as required.
Assisting maintaining all cargo handling equipment, pumps, valves etc. in the cargo pump room, tanks and on deck in line with planned maintenance, when required.
Carrying out Helicopter Landing Officer roles and responsibilities.
Serviceability of the helideck and, where applicable, Heli fuel skid facilities always including stock control and ordering of Heli fuel.
Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of cranes, deck store, HLO office and rigging loft is maintained.
Maintaining upkeep and appearance of the vessel superstructure, decks and laydown areas including fabric maintenance as required.
Keeping Heads of Department and Materials Co-ordinator informed of usage and re-order requirements of deck consumables.
Ensuring timely completion of Planned Maintenance routines.
Ensuring all equipment on deck is suitably secured appropriate to prevailing and expected weather conditions.
Overall line management of scaffolding matters which are carried out by designated installation scaffolder.
Isolating Authority.
Ensuring continuous compliance with the Client's competency assessment procedure.
Awareness of the PM system (Maximo) with the ability to input/extract data as required.
Performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring all personnel under jurisdiction do the same.
Safety and Environmental Critical Activities
Fast Rescue Craft Operations
Crane operations
Offloading hose handling
Helicopter operations
Shuttle tanker operations
Acting as a nominated delegated Area Authority when required.
Emergency Response Duties
Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader
Offshore Emergency Response Team Member
Qualifications
Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate
MIST / IMIST
Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate
Oil & Gas UK Certificate of Fitness to Participate in Emergency Response Team Duties
Offshore Crane Operator (Stage 3)
Experience
Experience in a similar position
Role Training
Arrival Installation Safety Induction
Offshore Crane Operator (Stage 3)
Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader (Offshore Emergency Response Team Member as Pre-requisite)
Offshore Emergency Response Team Member
Rigger Stage 3 or local equivalent (Stage 1 & 2 as pre-requisite)
Electronic Permit to Work Area Authority
Isolating Authority
GMDSS or VHF Radio Ops
Competence Assessor
CAA Offshore Operator or similar approved training
Authorised Gas Tester
Banksman/ Slinger
Offshore Emergency Helideck Team Member
Offshore Helicopter Landing Officer
Helicopter Refuelling
Tanker Familiarisation Training
Tanker (Oil) Endorsement
Environmental Awareness
Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness
Dangerous Goods by Air & Sea
Maximo
Fast Rescue Craft
Working at Height
Confined Space Entry Training
Scaffold Appreciation
Supplementary (as required)
ENG 1 (Seafarers) Medical
Specialised Oil Tanker - 5 Day
S/NVQ Level 3 Management / Supervisory Management Development
Behavioural Safety Training
Behavioural traits
Result Oriented
Initiative
Cooperation
Environmental Awareness
Planning & Organisation
Problem Analysis
Delegation
Leadership of Groups