Barge Operator

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies. 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.

This post is based offshore on a 2/3 rotation and fixed term contract for 18 Months.

• Responsible for daily marine operations as directed by the Barge Supervisor.
• This position reports directly to the Barge Supervisor.
• To have sufficient understanding of process safety and major accident hazard management to be able to effectively contribute and influence business decisions impacting process safety.
• 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.
• Participate as a member of the Barge Master’s team in delivering performance against targets.
• Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
• Loading, storage and discharging of oil cargo.
• Ballasting, trim, and stability of the vessel.
• COW, tank cleaning, gas freeing for entry.
• Mooring and unmooring of shuttle tankers as designated by the Barge Master.
• Vessel systems power management.
• Ensure vessel position and heading is maintained and implements changes to vessel heading as required.
• Maintain an effective marine and aviation radio watch.
• Co-ordinate in-field operations involving shuttle tankers, support vessels and helicopters.
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of life saving appliances and firefighting equipment.
• Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as directed by the OIM.
• Conduct first-line maintenance on marine systems where competent or assist as appropriate.
• Ensure that the CCR is constantly manned.
• Monitor vessel status and reacts to changes in vessel systems, and requests assistance from other departments as required.
• Isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
• Complete verification assurance and routine activities and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with all departments to minimize disruption to operational activities.
• Maintain accurate records of on-board marine operations, vessel, and aircraft movements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Has the primary role of watch keeping in the CCR, ensuring that the station keeping, and marine systems are operated in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform the role of Area Operator within the permit to work system.

• Technical qualification STCW II/1 OOW Qualification.
• Minimum years of experience Tanker Endorsement (Oil).
• Oil tanker experience.
• Dynamic positioning experience preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present technical issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to create positive relations to peers and stakeholders internally and externally.