Barge Master / Rig Mover

Job description / Role

OB SUMMARY
• Oversee the provision of Marine Support to the Company’s Jack-up Rig Move operations while ensuring such operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures and Coastal State, Flag State and Classification Society Requirements.
• Direct the establishment of rig move procedures including attendance during the rig moves.
• Arrange for / coordinate the provision of Third Party services in support of rig moves and / or rig transports, while also supporting Mooring and DP operations.
• Directly responsible for ensuring the suitability of a unit to operate at a particular location, including site assessment and positioning of the rig within tight tolerances at the limit of the unit’s operational envelope.
• Support the Corporate Jack-up Superintendent and Marine Group as required.

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Company’s move operations while ensuring such operations are conducted.
• Direct rig move operations as required in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist in the including unit suitability to operate at a location.
• Coordination of assessing the suitability of a unit to operate at a particular location, including site assessment and positioning the rig within tight tolerances at the limit of the unit’s operational envelope.
• Guide and establish rig move procedures including attendance during transport
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures as the rig moves, along with Coastal State, Flag State and Classification Society
• Assist in the development and maintenance of stability requirements.
• Assist with the revision of rig operation manuals as programs.
• Arrange for and coordinate provision of Third Party services required.
• Assist Engineering and in support of rig moves or transports.
• Manage design and problem analysis work with Compliance group as required.
• Assist new equipment on jacking machinery and systems, as required.
• Review CAD drawings for evaluation, construction and installation.
• Guide the development of rig policies, operating accuracy.
• Physical dexterity procedures and update rig operations manuals, sufficient to perform all necessary shipyard interface and interaction
• Perform other duties required within the scope of job responsibility as assigned by senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine transportation / Marine License preferred and or USCG MODU OIM / Barge Supervisor License or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in operation and management of offshore marine systems, including jacking systems, anchoring, mooring, ship handling, basic seamanship, damage control equipment and procedures, in addition to environmental safety.
• Experience in cargo and stability operations with effects, including vessel ballast and loading.
• Experience in managing personnel.
• Experience in rig towing and movement operations.
• Knowledge of ocean weather and sea state conditions affecting rig operations.
• Knowledge of regulations and laws as related to offshore drilling operations in the area of operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in office software and company proprietary software.
• Experience in marine environmental and hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis and to follow-up on all tasking to completion.
• Extensive knowledgeable in offshore drilling unit design and construction oversea marine support to the techniques.

About the Company

Recruits Management Consultancy was established in 2005 in recognition of the need for high quality, affordable staffing and management expertise to be more readily available to organizations in our chosen markets.

We are a leading service provider offering cutting edge solutions to help businesses and individuals in an ever-evolving world. The services we offer include recruitment, management consulting, marketing and travel solutions.

Above all, we make a difference in the performance of our clients and this is what leads to us having very high levels of repeat business with our existing clients and a large number of referrals from satisfied clients.