Captain

Job description / Role

• Assume command of the assigned vessel and is in charge of officers and crew.
• Assure that the vessel is maintained in such a manner that any and all assignments can be carried out safely and efficiently.
• Operate the vessel at sea in accordance with international rule of the road; navigate by the use of charts, beacons, buoys, radar or echo sounder and generally conversant with all navigational aids carried on the assigned vessel.
• Keep accurate daily records and log books.
• Direct and inspect preventive maintenance on both hull and machinery to ensure that assigned vessel maintains 100% availability to user organization, keeping the Unit Head notified well in advance of any repairs requiring shore assistance.
• Conduct regular firefighting, lifesaving and emergency procedure exercises to evaluate and maintain crew proficiency.
• Conduct regular pollution control drills to assure the vessel is operationally prepared to react immediately to an oil spill alert at all times.
• Investigate and document, immediately after occurrence, any operational accident, personal injury, alleged or otherwise. Obtain witnesses statements and summon assistance promptly if vessel is in immediate danger through grounding, fire or sinking.
• Ensure that the vessel is properly equipped, stored and provisioned in keeping with the vessels assignment; assure that Saudi Aramco’s policy regarding quantity and quality of food is carried out and prevent the waste of food and other consumable stores.
• Inspect frequently the vessel's hull, machinery spaces, firefighting and safety equipment, storerooms, crews' quarters, galley, and mess areas to ensure that the vessel is up to Saudi Aramco standards.
• Hold full responsibility for the discipline, health, training and general well-being of all members of the crew.

Requirements

• HND/HNC in Marine navigation from a recognized Maritime academy or Nautical College.
• Class 1 Unlimited Master Certificate of Competency.
• The certificate must be valid and in accordance with STCW-95 requirements.
• Ten years of experience of sea service, including working as Master on Docking Tugs, Anchor Handling Tugs, Supply and Safety vessels (AHTSS) and Jack-up Barges.
• Total command in oral and written English. -Computer literate.

About the Company

Over 30 years of local industry experience.

New name, proven expertise In 2009, recruitment leaders Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT), Hill McGlynn and Ma Foi integrated under the Randstad brand to form Randstad Middle East.

Experience and local knowledge are essential commodities within the Middle East region, so it made perfect sense to combine 30 years recruitment experience in the Gulf, providing a larger, more streamlined service to our clients and candidates.

As well as having the largest geographical footprint of any recruiter, Randstad is the worlds largest specialist recruitment provider, employing over 28,000 members of staff and helping over 2.5 million people find work every year. With an enviable reputation worldwide, we have an established and respected presence in the Middle East, and are the preferred choice for specialist staffing solutions in more customary and emerging markets across the entire region.

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• Accounting & Finance
• Advertising, Media & PR
• Construction & Engineering
• Hospitality & Retail
• HR & Business Support
• Industrial
• IT & Telecommunications & Electronics
• Oil & Gas
• Pharmaceutical & FMCG
• Property & Real Estate
• Sales & Marketing
• Executive Search & Selection
• Facilities Management