Barge Superintendent

Job description / Role

Department: Offshore

Section: Operations - Barges

Reporting, interaction lines & operating environment

Functionally reports to: Offshore Operations Director
Operationally reports to: Offshore Operations Director
Supervises: Assistant Barge Superintendent, Barge Foremen and other Supervisors, Derrick Crane and Crane Operators, Diving Superintendent, Survey Party Chief

Working relationships:
Work closely with the Field Engineer, Barge Foreman, Anchor Foremen, all barge/vessel supervisors, barge/vessel captains, Chief Engineer, Chief Mechanic, Chief Electrician and the vessel subcontractors and Diving Superintendent, Survey Party Chief.
Interact with the management, client, subcontractors, vendors and project teams as and when required as NPCC's representative on the barge/vessel.

Operating environment:
The role incumbent will primarily work offshore and may have to work in confined spaces, at heights, in extreme weather conditions.

Job purpose

In charge of general administration and overall supervision of the barge from multiple small to mega sized projects in accordance with client/contractual requirements ensuring safety of personnel and equipment on board the barge and efficiency of the operation.

Principal accountabilities

• Ensure that all activities implemented on the barge are in accordance with the Barge Management Manual and all the applicable procedures and specifications for the operations.
• Function as NPCC's representative on the barge and communicate with the client representatives offshore and the field authorities, and NPCC management team at base.
• Ensure that necessary clearance/work permit is obtained before mobilization/demobilization and coordinate with the NPCC base team to ensure preparedness of the barge to commence operations at site.
• Review anchor patterns, field charts, marine specification and ensure that the barge is set up as per approved patterns.
• Monitor the barge's field entry, anchor operations, stinger & stern extension installation, crane operation, other marine spread coordination etc.
• In consultation with the Chief Engineer, oversee the maintenance of all equipment and machinery on the barge and recommend necessary upgrades/modifications to enhance the barge's operations.
• Liaise with the fleet management/asset integrity engineer for surveys on class and other certifications.
• Attend meetings with the management to discuss general administration of the barge, installation method strategies, acquisition of additional equipment, equipment enhancement, recruitment of additional personnel etc.
• Identify hazards, assess and record risks in a Risk Management Register, and find ways to mitigate such risks.
• Ensure all operations on the vessel are executed in a safe manner in compliance with the HSE procedures.
• Compile data for various reports on barge activities and discuss the progress of work/issues with the client counterpart on board the barge.
• Work closely with the Barge Foreman, field engineer and the supervisors to plan and schedule barge construction activities to ensure optimum production.
• Monitor catering services provided to barge personnel.
• Ensure that all barge personnel follow safety measures and adhere to HSE procedures during implementation of installation procedures and conduct meetings on safety, fire drills and abandon ship drills on a regular basis.
• Ensure that toolbox talks and risk assessments are carried out for the operations.
• Supervise warehousing of stores on the barge to ensure safe upkeep and maintenance of equipment and project material and effective use of available space.
• Schedule leave breaks for barge personnel ensuring that all operations are effectively carried out all the time on the barge without impacting the safety or efficiency of the operation.
• Plan and coordinate with the base office on future schedules of the barge for upcoming projects.
• Ensure that all personnel on the barge and at base are well informed about the progress of operations, issues, future work plans and other operation related matters.
• In the event of deteriorating weather conditions, take necessary precautionary measures and prepare to abandon the work to prevent loss of life and equipment.
• Report and review cases of accidents, incidents and near-misses for further action and perform investigations as required.
• Compliance in accordance with section/Company policies & procedures, Policy of Integrity & Code of Conduct & HSE standards.

Educational qualifications & relevant experience

• Secondary School Certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in offshore construction barges (jack-up and floating barges), in oil & gas industry.

Competencies

• Knowledgeable and experienced with operations on floating and jack-up barges, common derrick crane system, extensive and direct experience in rigging and lifting operations, anchor winches system, engine room equipment, ballast & bilge system, offshore construction equipment functioning, general lifting arrangement, management of barge for operations in oil and gas construction.
• Good knowledge of industry standards of offshore oil and gas construction.
• Knowledge and understanding of all standard offshore HSE procedures/standards and training requirements.
• Knowledge of basic first aid training, HSEMS, OHSAS 18001 & LOTO procedures, hazardous material awareness, and handling of waste.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong commercial/contractual awareness.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Good organizational and leadership skills with the ability to motivate people to achieve results.
• Keen eye for detail.