Anchor Foreman

Job description / Role

General information

Department: Offshore
Section: Operations - Barges

Reporting, interaction lines & operating environment

Functionally reports to:

Operationally reports to:

Supervises:

Working relationships: Work is performed under general direction of his supervisor

Operating environment: The role entails working in a noisy environment with irregular working hours under extreme conditions of temperature.

Job purpose

Responsible for overseeing the positioning of the anchors during setting up of a barge and during pipe laying operations.

Principal accountabilities

• 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.
• Be in charge of the toweru2019s operation, running anchors and movement of the barge on its anchors.
• 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.

Educational qualifications & certifications

Secondary school certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification, or equivalent.

Relevant experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries.

Competencies

• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of all standard offshore safety training requirements.
• Knowledgeable of HSEMS, environmental awareness, hazardous material awareness and handling of waste.
• Must have experience of using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Keen eye for detail.