Overview
General Information
Job Title: Anchor Foreman
Department: Offshore
Section: Operations - Barges
Reporting, Interaction Lines & Operating Environment
Functionally reports to
Operationally reports to
Supervises
Working relationships
- Work is performed under general direction of his supervisor
Operating Environment
- The role entails working in a noisy environment with irregular working hours under extreme conditions of temperature
Job Purpose
- Responsible for overseeing the positioning of the anchors during setting up of a barge and during pipe laying operations
Principal Accountabilities
- Assist the Barge Foreman in setting up the barge on work locations
- Prepare anchors, pennant wires and different types of buoys during barge mobilization
- Check the condition of the barge mooring system i.e. anchor winches and anchor wires, and report findings to the Barge Foreman
- Plot anchor positions as depicted in the approved anchor pattern; in the absence of such a pattern, plan and plot positions with the concurrence of senior colleagues
- Monitor the position of a barge during repositioning of anchors onto the seabed with Anchor Handling Tugs (AHTS) to ensure that the barge is well positioned through all phases of the lay operation
- Report cases of accidents, incidents and near-misses to senior colleagues for investigation and further action
- Be in-charge of the tower’s operation, running anchors and movement of the barge on its anchors
- Record and maintain relevant documentation related to anchor handling in accordance with vessels procedures
- Check the condition of anchors, buoys and pennant wires on a frequent basis, and verify the positioning of anchors once the barge is operational
- Provide necessary assistance to the Barge Foreman with deck activities when anchor related duties are minimal
- Compliance in accordance with section/Company policies & procedures, Policy of Integrity & Code of Conduct & HSE standards
Educational Qualifications & Certifications
Relevant Experience
- Secondary School Certificate with a discipline-specific Technical qualification, or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries
Competencies
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
- Knowledgeable of all standard offshore safety training requirements
- Knowledgeable of HSEMS, environmental awareness, hazardous material awareness and handling of waste
- Must have experience of using hand and power tool
- Good written & spoken English communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently
- Keen eye for detail