Transocean Nigeria - Barge Master

Transocean, the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor, provides the most versatile fleet of mobile offshore drilling units to help clients find and develop oil and natural gas reserves. Building on more than 50 years of experience with the highest specification rigs, our approximately 18,000 employees are focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance.

Job Description

• Ensure that all marine aspects of the rig’s operations are carried out in accordance with statutory and regulatory controls and guidelines.
• Supervise the operation of the marine department to ensure the safe and efficient running of the rig. 
• Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions; inform OIM of conditions likely to affect drilling operations and seaworthiness of the rig.
• Ensure that accurate calculation of load distribution and weights for daily stability reports and lightship are maintained.
• Coordinate all helicopter and supply boats traffic; supervise movement of materials and personnel to and from the rig.
• Ensure all navigation equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times
• Monitor quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, drill water, etc.
• Ensure that cranes are in safe working condition
• Ensure all safety equipment, including lifeboats and fire-fighting equipment, is maintained in a state of operational readiness at all times
• Actively participate in the daily operations meeting with the OIM and other rig department heads
• Operate and maintain the bulk system as required 
• Supervise tests on fire fighting equipment, obstacle lighting and audible signals
• Ensure that all lifting gears are inspected and certified, correctly color coded, maintained, and stowed properly
• Prepare and supervise rig move plans and associated mobilization preparations
• Ensure that daily marine logs are accurate and completed. Forward copies of these reports to the shore-base office
• Ensure that all Flag State, Classification Society, statutory regulation, and minimum manning requirements are complied with.
• Coordinate and supervise periodic inspections of the rig’s structure, including hull compartments and critical joints.
• Assist in the effective management of the Preventive Maintenance System and ensure that all records are properly maintained.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of pollution control system. 

Desired Skills & Experience

• University degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the marine aspect of the drilling unit.
• Basic computer skills
• Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates
• Barge master License
• 3 years experience as Barge master or Assistant Barge Master

Additional Information

Posted:

June 6, 2012

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Mid-Senior level

Functions:

Other 

Industries:

Oil & Energy 

Compensation:

Competitive

Job ID:

3153836

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