Deck Supervisor (Offshore Fleet)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Aberdeen is seeking a Deck Supervisor to oversee all deck activities on the Deep Blue vessel. You will ensure safe and efficient operations, manage lifting activities, and coordinate with project engineers. The ideal candidate must possess OPITO accredited certifications and valid offshore certificates. Competitive salaries and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have OPITO accredited certifications for Rigging Supervisory and Lifting.
• Valid offshore medical and survival certificates required.
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise deck operations safely as per QHS&E policy.
• Control all lifting operations and ensure lift plans are reviewed.
• Liaise with the Project Engineer to ensure material loading.

Skills

Strategic Thinking and Execution

Accountable Leadership

Innovation

Leadership

Communication

Team Collaboration

Analysis and Problem Solving

Education

OPITO accredited Rigging Supervisory/advanced certification or equivalent

OPITO accredited Rigging and Lifting certification or equivalent

OPITO accredited Banksman Slinger certification or equivalent

Valid offshore European survival certificate

Valid offshore medical certificate

Job description

Job Purpose

The Deck Supervisor is responsible for undertaking all deck activities safely and efficiently in coordination with the Offshore Construction Supervisor. This position is for the Deep Blue (pipelay) vessel within our fleet.

Job Description

• To supervise all deck operations in a safe manner following the Company Quality Health Safety & Environment (QHS&E) policy
• To brief the deck crew on the work scope and to ensure that they are fully aware of any safety precautions to be observed
• Overall control of all lifting operations and to ensure lift plans are in place and have been reviewed as necessary
• To ensure that clear, unambiguous directions are given to the Crane Operator when moving loads around the vessel
• Ensure that, during extensive lifting operations, the work is planned such that the crane operator(s) are adequately rested and are able to have regular comfort and meal breaks
• To ensure that project rigging is colour coded
• To ensure that any rigging suspected of being defective is quarantined
• To ensure the worksite is maintained in a clean and tidy manner with good housekeeping as a priority
• To liaise with the Project Engineer to ensure that all project materials have been loaded prior to sailing
• To ensure that all loose items are thoroughly secured prior to going to sea
• Assist with anchor, winch, wire, and rope running during berthing as directed by the Captain

Additional duties

Pipelay

• To transfer the product from storage location (main reels or carousels) to working/installation location
• To spool the pipe in a safe and orderly manner
• Instruct the Dynamic Positioning (DP) Operators on vessel movements, speeds, and power settings along the pipe route where applicable
• Liaise with pipelay Operators during pipelay operations
• To control pipelay tension during lay with guidance from the Senior Offshore Construction Supervisor
• Instruct the Reel Operators on speed with guidance from the Senior Offshore Construction Supervisor
• Control all spooling and loading operations and act as a single point of contact with the storage base Foreman
• Control the simultaneous operations between storage base and vessel

General activities:

• Knowledge of logistical requirements and proactive involvement with project/vessel de-mobilization and mobilizations
• Proactive involvement with development and production of work / dive plans
• Collating and organizing relevant information that the team may require to undertake the task in hand
• Ensure that the plant and equipment being used meets all regulatory requirements

Typical background and experience required:

Must have:

• OPITO accredited Rigging Supervisory/advanced certification or equivalent
• OPITO accredited Rigging and Lifting certification or equivalent
• OPITO accredited Banksman Slinger certification or equivalent
• Valid offshore European survival certificate
• Valid offshore medical certificate

Nice to have:

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
• Lifting gear examiner
• Wire rope socketing
• Manual handling
• Working at height

Skills: Strategic Thinking and Execution, Accountable Leadership, Innovation, Leadership, Communication, Team Collaboration, Analysis and Problem Solving