Job Purpose
Provides direct support to the Fleet Operations Manager to ensure a consistent delivery of marine and DP operations fleet wide, while providing Vessel Masters and business units with support on marine and DP related issues.
Job Description
- Assist Fleet Operations Manager in safe and efficient running of the fleet • Ensure company owned and managed vessels are operated in a safe, efficient and economical manner and in full compliance with class, statutory regulations, the ISM Code and ISO 9001; ISO14001 and ISO18001 standards
• Provide support and guidance to vessel masters, asset operations teams and project teams on marine and DP issues
• Ensure that planned maintenance system (deck department) is being operated and reported to high standard and is in compliance with the ISM Code, MLC 2006 and company procedures
• Ensure that all mandatory procedures i.e. navigational watchkeeping, DP operations, control of work are used effectively and outcomes available for audit purposes
• Continual review and improvement of safety management system documentation • Ensure that vessels carry the required publications, procedures, operational manuals, and other documentation required by Flag State and other regulatory bodies, and that these are updated as required
• As far as practical, ensure compliance with IMCA guidelines and “best industry practices”
• Undertake visits to vessels (alongside and offshore), other company premises and client offices as required by the Fleet Operations Manager
• Assist with accident or incident investigations and preparation of reports in conjunction with other investigation team members
• Part of internal auditor pool, and conduct internal audits as required
• Conduct annual internal navigational audit
• Participate in vessel inspections and presentations as required. Provide accurate reports indicating vessels current equipment, machinery, structural and operational status
• Monitor the vessel safety committees and respond to vessel safety meeting minutes • Monitor the performance of sub-contractors services provided to vessel operations (e.g. consumables, catering) and liaising with sub-contractor to report, discuss and implement any corrective actions considered necessary .
Where required, assist in the management of vessel assurance for the fleet as directed by Fleet Operations Manager
• Assist in management of OVID and OVMSA databases and audits • Assist in management of eCMID database and audits
• Work towards gaining IMCA company DP authority accreditation • Ensure DP incidents are reported (IMCA reporting scheme) and follow up accordingly
• Manage DP trials programs via DPDS (DP digital survey platform) in conjunction with class society
• Monitor vessel marine drills, ensure compliance and provide feedback as appropriate
• Provide support to TechnipFMC spoolbases when required
Main accountabilities:
Account for own activities, accept responsibility for them and disclose the results of own work in a transparent manner
• Recognise the ‘ownership’ of health, safety and environmental control within their sphere of activity and lead by example
• Assist Fleet Operations Manager in setting and meeting objectives for the Fleet and department
• Maintain, further develop and implement common standards within marine and DP operations
• Timely support of service invoice payment utilising GEOS system, review detail, accuracy and approve supplier submitted invoices (where required)
• Monitors marine related activities which could impact commercial availability of vessels. Reviews vessel performance to identify potential efficiency improvement opportunities
• When required, provides input into project workscopes and hazard identification documentation. Attends meetings with clients, operations reviews and HAZID/HIRA meetings as required
You are meant for this job if:
Qualifications (professional, technical, academic): Essential: • Senior Marine Qualification (STCW II/2 or III/2 or equivalent)
Essential:
• DP operational experience of serving on offshore diving, pipelay and/or construction vessels
• Proven knowledge of marine and DP systems, operations and legislation
• Proven knowledge of IMCA guidelines and industry best practices
Job-specific certification:
• Valid STCW COC and medical certificate
• Valid STCW certificates and offshore survival
• Unlimited DP certificate
Generic skills:
• Computer literate, proficient in microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint and outlook)
• Good Communication skills in english
• Ability to work in multinational environment
Nice to have:
• Unlimited Master Mariner’s license in compliance with STCW II/2
• Operational experience in senior capacity on pipelay, saturation diving and construction vessels
• Experience in office environment dealing with marine and DP related matters
• Marine engineering or nautical studies degree or equivalent
• Designated Person Ashore and Company Security Officer training
• IMCA Competence Assessor and Verifier
• Kelvin Top-SET Lead Investigator training
• Marine Auditor / Lead Auditor training • eCMID Inspector
• The Nautical Institute Navigation Assessors training
• Experience with incident investigations and marine audits (ISM, eCMID, etc.)
• Working knowledge of eCMID, OVMSA and OVID databases
Additional Skills
Additional information:
• Resourceful and result driven professional with solid offshore experience
• Strong background in sustaining and modifying procedures, manuals and standards
• Proven ability to grasps new concepts, prioritising workload, improving processes, and work on own initiatives and also in a team environment
• Possesses a win-win attitude through upholding a strategic focus and viewing problematic subjects as a challenge rather than an obstacle
• Possesses desire to progress through the management structure and is working on continues professional development