Barge Master

NES Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is looking for a Barge Master for a permanent position on a jack-up rig in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of relevant experience and a strong HSE background. Required certifications include a valid OGUK medical certificate, BOSIET, and STCW BST. The role involves monitoring weather conditions, ensuring stability calculations, and coordinating supply traffic. This position offers a rotation of 28/28.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the same capacity.
• Valid OGUK approved Medical Certificate.
• Valid BOSIET Certificate.
• Valid STCW BST Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weather conditions and inform OIM about drilling operations.
• Maintain accurate load distribution and lightship calculations.
• Coordinate helicopter and supply boats traffic.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Weather condition monitoring

Stability calculations

Supervision of operations

Education

Marine Engineering degree

High School diploma

Job description

We are recruiting for a BARGE MASTER

• The is permanent Employee/Staff position
• Rotation: 28/28
• Base Work Location: Dubai Petroleum owned jack‑up rig

Job Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in the same capacity.
• Strong HSE background and regulatory knowledge regarding the implementation and/or compliance with the various policies and standards.
• Marine Engineering degree or High School diploma. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
• Valid Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) approved Medical Certificate.
• Valid Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) Certificate.
• Valid Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Basic Safety Training (STCW BST).
• Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions; inform OIM of conditions likely to affect drilling operations and seaworthiness of the rig.
• Ensure that accurate calculation of load distribution and weights for daily stability reports and lightship are maintained. Being able to perform stability calculations both manually and by using software.
• Coordinate all helicopter and supply boats traffic; supervise movement of materials and personnel to and from the rig.

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