Barge Operator

NRL Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Barge Operator to join an offshore team. The role involves ensuring safety and operational efficiency in marine operations, including managing oil cargo and coordinating in-field operations. Candidates must have proven experience in offshore environments and a commitment to safety and competence assurance. This is a contract position for approximately 2 months with a rotation of 2/3.

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore environments is essential.
• Willingness to undertake training to ensure competence.
• Ability to maintain CCR watch for safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient marine operations.
• Drive incident-free operations and maintain safety standards.
• Oversee loading, storage, and discharge of oil cargo.
• Maintain accurate records of marine operations and aircraft movements.
• Respond to emergencies as per procedure.

Skills

Proven experience in marine operations

Strong decision-making skills

Commitment to competence assurance

Job description

Outside IR35 - Barge Operator (Offshore)

Location: NEO GP3

Contract Type: Approx 2 months - 2 / 3 rotation

Are you ready to play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient marine operations? We are seeking a Barge Operator to join our client's offshore team and contribute to world‑class performance in safety, integrity, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Safety Leadership: Demonstrate strong understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to influence business decisions.
• Safety Commitment: Drive incident‑free operations and foster a culture of respect for health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Operational Excellence: Participate as part of the Barge Master’s team to achieve performance targets. Manage loading, storage, and discharge of oil cargo. Oversee ballasting, trim and vessel stability. Conduct COW, tank cleaning and gas freeing for entry. Execute mooring/unmooring of shuttle tankers. Maintain vessel systems power management and station keeping.
• Coordination & Communication: Maintain marine and aviation radio watch. Coordinate in‑field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and helicopters.
• Maintenance & Compliance: Assist with inspection and upkeep of lifesaving appliances and firefighting equipment. Perform first‑line maintenance on marine systems and isolation for maintenance. Ensure accurate records of marine operations, vessel and aircraft movements.
• Emergency Response: Execute duties as per station bill and emergency response procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Build strong relationships across departments and shifts to minimise operational disruption.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in marine operations within offshore environments.
• Strong decision‑making skills aligned with delegated authority.
• Commitment to competence assurance and willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to maintain CCR watch and ensure safe, efficient marine system operations.

Apply Now to take the next step in your offshore career and make a real impact on operational safety and performance.

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