Deck Foreman / Loler Focal Point

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We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.  

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

JOB TITLE: DECK FOREMAN / LOLER FOCAL POINT

NEO – GP3 – 2/3 rota on 18-month fixed term contract

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Supervising the deck crew to efficiently deliver the required marine services on a daily basis.

·         Commitment to incident free operations.

·         Actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.

·         Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.

·         Carry out helicopter landing officer duties including refuelling, baggage/freight handling and safe boarding and disembarkation of personnel.

·         Coordinate supply boat operations incorporating all deck cargo handling/storing.

·         Connection and disconnection of Shuttle Tanker mooring and cargo transfer arrangements (FPSO’s only).

·         Responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness of responsible area.

·         Co-ordinate and assist with all rigging and lifting operations as per company procedure.

·         Maintains rigging loft in good order.

·         Carry out and assist where required in marine assurance, planned and corrective maintenance routines.

·         Supervise, coach, and support direct reports in a professional manner.

·         Bring defects in practices and equipment to the attention of relevant staff.

·         Maintain accurate records as required.

·         Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as directed by the OIM.

·         Encourage good, open communication promoting involvement and participation and adherence to company values.

·         Comply with Company procedures and ensure a full and comprehensive handover detailing all relevant information in accordance with these procedures.

·         Commit to Competence Assurance System and undertake any training and assessment required for the role.

·         Carry out emergency towing drills and capable of performing task as required.

·         Responsible for co-ordinating and executing general deck, helicopter, shuttle tanker (FPSO’s only) and supply boat support.

·         Decision making ability is in accordance with delegation of authority.

·         Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of crew, and areas of environment pertaining to their position.

·         Support all departments as required with all lifting and rigging operations to ensure that they are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

·         May be required to assist the deck crew and crane operator for all day-to-day deck operations, ensuring good communication with other work parties and departments to ensure timely completion of lifts etc.

·         Assists as required with the loading and offloading of supply vessels.

·         Carry out Slinging/banksman duties including deck and supply boat loading/unloading.

·         Carry out helideck duties as HDA/HLO and where required as part of helideck fire team.

·         Emergency response duties as defined by NEO Energy’s Emergency Procedures and Station Bill.

·         Act as Rigging Loft Co-ordinator and Lifting Co-ordinator under LOLER Regs.

·         Co-ordinates & carries out lifting and rigging work as and when required.

·         Maintain all portable lifting equipment in good order, and ensure platform operates within LOLER regs with regards management of certified lifting equipment.

·         Responsible for the creation and approval of requested lift plans.

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

·         OPITO approved Banksman Slinger Level 4 and Rigging and Lifting Level 4 required.

·         OPITO recognised HLO certification. 

·         Recognised relevant S/NVQ Deck Operations Level 2 qualification.

·         LOLER Competent person Assessment.

·         Rigging Loft Managment & Lifting Equipment Inspection.

·         HLO Certification (desirable).

·         Restricted VHF and CAA radio Certificate.

·         Dangerous Goods by Air & Sea.

·         Vendor management experience.

·         Ability to create positive relations to peers and stakeholders internally and externally. Skills & Experience:

·         Knowledge of crane and deck operations, associated technical standards, processes and relevant legislation.

·         Experience of scheduling, organising, coordinating, and controlling/monitoring work.

·         Experience in the administration, control, and use of “Safe Systems of Work” (PTW) including permit to work procedures.

·         Experience of offshore operations, tanker offloads and crane operations/merchant navy background.

·         Experience of scheduling, organising, coordinating, and controlling/monitoring work.

·         Experience in the administration, control, and use of “Safe Systems of Work” (PTW) including permit to work procedures.

·         Supervisory experience, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner.

·         Ability to manage risk in an effective manner.

·         Be action orientated, results driven and able to inspire others.