Barge Operator North Sea, on a 2/3 rotation for approximately 2 trips with a view to extend.

Swan Recruitment Ltd.; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Barge Operator to mobilise to the GP3 on a 2/3 rotation. Responsibilities include managing oil cargo operations and ensuring vessel safety. Candidates must have technical qualifications, STCW II/1 OOW, and at least 5 years’ experience in the oil tanker industry. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team in Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Tanker Endorsement (Oil).
• Oil tanker experience.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise ASAP to the GP3 on a 2/3 rotation.
• Loading, storage and discharging of oil cargo.
• Ensure vessel position and heading is maintained.
• Maintain effective marine and aviation radio watch.
• Conduct first-line maintenance on marine systems.

Skills

STCW II/1 OOW Qualification

Written and verbal communication skills

Dynamic positioning experience

Ability to create positive relations

Education

Technical qualification

Job description

Barge Operator

Our client is looking for a Barge Operator who will mobilise ASAP to the GP3 on a 2/3 rotation for approximately 2 trips, with a view to extend. Please send a CV in MS Word and confirm your earliest availability.

This position reports directly to the Barge Supervisor.

Key Duties & Accountabilities

• 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.
• Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
• 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.
• Conduct 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.
• Perform the role of Area Operator within the permit to work system.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Technical qualification.

Skills & Experience

• STCW II/1 OOW Qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Tanker Endorsement (Oil).
• Oil tanker experience.
• Dynamic positioning experience preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to create positive relations to peers and stakeholders internally and externally.

Applicable Regions: Europe