Anchor Foreman

TRS Staffing Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Anchor Foreman to supervise the positioning of anchors during barge setup and pipe-laying operations. The role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries and a secondary school certificate with a technical qualification. This position offers a chance to work on a major offshore project, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective coordination with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries.
• Knowledgeable of all standard offshore safety training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Barge Foreman in setting up the barge on work locations.
• Prepare anchors and different types of buoys during barge mobilization.
• Monitor the position of a barge during repositioning of anchors.

Skills

Offshore safety training

HSEMS knowledge

Environmental awareness

Hazardous material handling

Education

Secondary school certificate

Technical qualification (discipline-specific)

Job description

Our client has established a state‑of‑the‑art fabrication yard supported by a highly skilled offshore construction division, enabling the successful launch of offshore operations. Over time, they have continuously expanded their service portfolio to address the evolving challenges of the energy sector. As part of a group of forward‑thinking companies, they are committed to shaping the future and creating value across the industries they serve. Operating globally, they deliver innovative EPC solutions that solve complex problems for leading businesses worldwide.

Our client is seeking an experienced Anchor Foreman to lead and oversee the precise positioning of anchors during barge setup and pipe‑laying operations. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team on a major offshore project based in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Barge Foreman in setting up the barge on work locations.
• Prepare anchors, pennant wires and different types of buoys during barge mobilization.
• Check the condition of the barge mooring system i.e. anchor winches and anchor wires, and report findings to the Barge Foreman.
• Plot anchor positions as depicted in the approved anchor pattern; in the absence of such a pattern, plan and plot positions with the concurrence of senior colleagues.
• Monitor the position of a barge during repositioning of anchors onto the seabed with Anchor Handling Tugs (AHTS) to ensure that the barge is well positioned through all phases of the lay operation.
• Report cases of accidents, incidents and near‑misses to senior colleagues for investigation and further action.
• Record and maintain relevant documentation related to anchor handling in accordance with vessel procedures.
• Check the condition of anchors, buoys and pennant wires on a frequent basis, and verify the positioning of anchors once the barge is operational.
• Provide necessary assistance to the Barge Foreman with deck activities when anchor related duties are minimal.
• Compliance in accordance with section/Company policies & procedures, Policy of Integrity & Code of Conduct & HSE standards.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Secondary school certificate with a discipline‑specific technical qualification, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries.
• Knowledgeable of all standard offshore safety training requirements.
• Knowledgeable of HSEMS, environmental awareness, hazardous material awareness and handling of waste.

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