Barge Operator

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Commitment to incident free operations.
• Actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.
• Participate as a member of the Barge Master’s team in delivering performance against targets.
• Loading, storage and discharging of oil cargo.
• Ballasting, trim and stability of the vessel.
• COW, tank cleaning, gas freeing for entry.
• Mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers as designated by the Barge Master.
• Vessel systems power management.
• Ensure vessel position and heading is maintained and implements changes to vessel heading as required.
• Maintain an effective marine and aviation radio watch.
• Co-ordinate in-field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and helicopters.
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting equipment.
• Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as directed by the OIM.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on marine systems where competent or assist as appropriate.
• Ensure that the CCR is constantly manned.
• Monitor vessel status and reacts to changes in vessel systems, and requests assistance from other departments as required.
• Isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
• Complete verification assurance and routine activities and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with all departments to minimize disruption to operational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of on-board marine operations, vessel and aircraft movements.
• Comply with Company procedures and ensure a full and comprehensive handover detailing all relevant information in accordance with these procedures
• Commit to Competence Assurance System and undertake any training and assessment required for the role.
• Decision making ability is in accordance with delegation of authority
• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of crew, and areas of environment pertaining to their position.
• 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.