Industry
Oil & Gas / Mining
Specialization
Engineering and Oil & Gas
Required Experience
10 - 15 years
Application Deadline
Dec 3, 2011
Job Description
Our client, 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 18,000 employees are
focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance
Job Title: Master
Location: Offshore location
Reporting: Reports to the Offshore Installation Manager
(OIM).
Supervision:
Supervises the Senior Mate, Chief Mate, Bosun, 2nd Mate, 3rd
Mate and Dynamic Positioning Operators.
Prerequisites / Qualifications:
HND in Engineering.
Valid Unlimited Oceangoing Masters Certificate.
Valid Nautical Institute DP Certificate.
Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the
safe operation of the drilling unit.
Basic computer skills.
Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
GMDSS License.
Lifeboatman Certificate.
Basic Function:
Provide marine support to the industrial operation of the
vessel exercise authority and discretion to take whatever
action is required for the safety of the crew, vessel and
protection of the environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations/Maintenance:
Assume the required regulatory responsibility to exercise
effective control and efficient operation of the vessel with
due regard for the safety of the crew, the vessel, its
contents and the protection of the environment.
Ensure the rig is seaworthy at all times and maintained/
operated in accordance with guidelines in the Company
Management System.
Supervise the maintenance of deck equipment, fire
fighting and life-saving equipment, lifting equipment, and
rig’s exterior maintenance.
Ensure conformance to local/international laws relating to
the rig’s operation, and strictly comply with current
pollution regulations.
Exercise overall control in maintaining the watertight
integrity of the rig, loading and storage of consumables,
securing of supply vessels, safe operation of helicopters,
etc.
Ensure materials and equipment loaded on-board are
safely stowed, secured and labeled according to regulatory
requirements.
Ensure the rig is maintained within normal safe limits of
intact and damage stability, shear stress and bending
moments.
Supervise the various stages of rig moves and anchor
handling/dynamic positioning operations between drilling
locations and in ports.
Partake in the daily operations meeting with the OIM and
other rig department heads.
In relation to the rig’s trim and stability requirements,
communicate with the Chief Engineer regarding the
disposition, loading, ordering and use of fuel, potable and
drill water.
Administer rig’s continuous surveys and renewal of
statutory certificates as required by Classification Society
and statutory regulations.
Ensure the rig’s navigational equipment is maintained,
fully functional, and that testing and calibration is carried
out in accordance with Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
regulations.
Meet and greet new personnel arriving on board the vessel
during crew changes to reinforce expectations with the
OIM as necessary.
Maintain the rig’s logbook, maintenance reports and other
documents as directed.
Capable of performing DP incident investigation.
Regularly relieve the DPO as required.
QHSE:
Ensure all life saving and fire-fighting equipment are
inspected, tested and maintained – ensure readiness for
immediate use when required.
Ensure compliance with environmental protection
requirements as specified by Company policies and
regulatory bodies.
Ensure that the Company QHSE policies and other
programs are communicated to and understood by all rig
personnel.
Ensure new arrivals receive a full safety briefing and
induction on the rig.
Ensure a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping is
maintained onboard the rig.
Coordinate weekly emergency drills along with monitoring
and evaluating the deck crew responses.
Respond to all emergency situations and emergency
protection responses as designated on the station bill.
Personnel:
Competent to train new DP personnel and assess the skill
level of new and existing DP personnel.
Meet the training requirements according to the applicable
training matrix.
Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal
process.
Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they
are competent to work at their next job level.
Ensure proper and relevant communication with all
personnel.
Ensure compliance with the minimum manning level in
accordance with Flag Society and International Maritime
regulations.
Maintain discipline onboard and ensure compliance with
Company and regulatory disciplinary procedures.
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