Deepwater Ballast Control Operator / Barge Superintendent

Danos, LLC; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos, LLC seeks a Deepwater Ballast Control Operator to ensure offshore facility stability through ballast and fluid transfer operations. A USCG BCO license, safety focus, and hands-on experience with marine operations are essential for this role.

The position involves implementing safety standards, participating in CI initiatives, and coordinating with project teams for maintenance and turnaround activities. Offshore work requires adherence to GoM practices and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• USCG BCO license required.
• Offshore experience preferred.
• Fully vaccinated.
• Rigger Certification.
• Crane Certification.
• Supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personal leadership in process and occupational safety.
• Utilize GoM Safe Practices Manual to control and mitigate work hazards.
• Ensure HSSE standards and OMS compliance.
• Perform Issuing Authority (IA) or Performing Authority (PA) duties per ISSOW.
• Manage ballast and fluid transfer operations, vessel maneuvering, and system management.
• Calculate weight shifts and center of gravity to maintain facility stability.
• Provide marine input for projects and turnaround preparations.
• Record maintenance routines and defects in Maximo with detail.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and root-cause investigations.

Skills

USCG BCO license

Offshore experience

Fully vaccinated

Rigger Certification

Crane Certification

Supervisory experience

Job description

Overview

A Deepwater Ballast Control Operator is responsible for ensuring the stability of offshore facilities through ballast and fluid transfer operations. This role requires a USCG BCO license, commitment to safety, operational integrity, and continuous improvement in marine operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate personal leadership in process and occupational safety.
• Utilize the GoM Safe Practices Manual to control and mitigate work hazards.
• Ensure compliance with Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and Operating Management Standard (OMS).
• Perform duties of Issuing Authority (IA) or Performing Authority (PA) in accordance with ISSOW.
• Manage marine operations focusing on ballast and fluid transfer, vessel maneuvering, and system management.
• Calculate weight shifts and center of gravity to maintain facility stability.
• Provide marine input for projects and turnaround preparations.
• Ensure compliance with Guidance on Certification (GoC) for maintenance work.
• Collaborate with functional support to address process safety and operational optimization.
• Record maintenance routines and defects in Maximo with detail.
• Complete planned maintenance routines and procedures.
• Monitor and manage supply levels of production chemicals, critical spares, and materials.
• Comply with Management of Change (MoC) process for procedural and equipment changes.
• Record shift and crew-change handovers accurately.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Participate in root-cause failure investigations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain technical integrity of instrument equipment and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.
• Engage in coaching and knowledge sharing with team members.
• Regularly review performance objectives and progress with supervisor.
• Implement performance management and career development processes.
• Ensure compliance with GoM competency requirements and regulatory competence.
• Maintain learning and development through the Virtual Training Assistant (VTA) portal.
• Engage in Competency Management Assurance Standard (CMAS) requirements.
• Act as a member of the emergency response team and participate in drills and exercises.

Qualifications

• USCG BCO license required.
• Offshore experience preferred.
• Fully Vaccinated.
• Rigger Certification.
• Crane Certification.
• Supervisory Experience desired.