Oando plc

BARGE ENGINEER / SUPERVISOR
Overall purpose of the position: Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions advice OIM on conditions likely to affect drilling operations and seaworthiness of the rig.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Ensure that accurate calculation of load distribution and weights for daily stability reports are maintained
-Coordinates all helicopter and supply boats traffic – supervise movement of materials and personnel to and from the rig
-Ensures all navigation equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times
-Monitors quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, drill water, etc
-Ensures that cranes are in safe working condition
-Ensures all safety equipment, including lifeboats and fire-fighting equipment is in a state of operational readiness at all times
-Actively participates in the daily operations meeting with the OIM and other rig department heads
-Operates and maintains the bulk system as required
-Supervises tests on firefighting equipment, obstacle lighting and audible signal
-Ensures all lifting gears are inspected and certified, correctly colour coded, maintained, and stowed properly
-Prepares and supervises rig move plans, anchor pattern, and associated mobilization preparations
-For jack up rigs, prepares the pre-load calculations and carry out jacking operation s taking note weather and sea condition
-Ensures that daily marine logs are accurate end completed. Forward copies of these reports to the shore-base office
-Ensures that all flag State, Classification Society, statutory regulation, and minimum manning requirements are complied with
-Coordinates and supervises periodic inspections of the rig’s structure, including hull compartments and critical joints
-Assists in the effective management of the Preventive Maintenance System and ensures all record are properly maintained
-Supervises the operation and maintenance of pollution control system
-Prepares Job Safety Analysis for hazardous marine operations

POSITION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
-Bsc of Science in Engineering, numeric sciences or High school diploma / professional equipment equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be submitted in lieu of formal education
-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
-This position requires an individual with exceptional organization skills

TO APPLY
Interested in this position, please apply by sending your resume to [email protected]

Deadline for all applications is 15th March 2011.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.