Anchor Foreman (Expat)

Copper Quail; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime service provider is seeking a Barge Operator in Abu Dhabi to assist the Barge Foreman with operational tasks, including anchor handling and monitoring barge positioning. The ideal candidate will have a Secondary School Certificate with a technical qualification and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector. Compliance with HSE standards and company policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas Industry.
• Familiarity with HSE standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Barge Foreman in setting up the barge.
• Monitor the barge position during anchor repositioning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and HSE standards.

Skills

Barge operation

Anchor handling

Monitoring skills

Documentation skills

Education

Secondary School Certificate with Technical qualification

Job description

Job Description

• 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

Requirements

• Secondary School Certificate with a discipline-specific Technical qualification, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas Industry