Barge EngineerTrades Department

Overview

Experienced Barge Engineer required for long term role on Jack Ups offshore Saudi Arabia. These positions are salaried rotational roles on a 35 day on / 35 day off.

Responsibilities

• Monitor weather conditions and rig motions; inform OIM of conditions likely to affect drilling operations and seaworthiness of the rig.
• Ensure accurate calculation of load distribution and weights for daily stability reports and lightship.
• Coordinate all helicopter and supply boats traffic; supervise movement of materials and personnel to and from the rig.
• Ensure all navigation equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.
• Monitor quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, drill water, etc.
• Ensure that cranes are in safe working condition.
• Maintain all safety equipment, including lifeboats and firefighting equipment, in a state of operational readiness.
• Participate in daily operations meetings with the OIM and other rig department heads.
• Operate and maintain the bulk system as required.
• Supervise tests on firefighting equipment, obstacle lighting and audible signals.
• Ensure lifting gears are inspected, certified, colour coded, maintained, and stowed properly.
• Prepare and supervise rig move plans and associated mobilisation preparations.
• Ensure daily marine logs are accurate and completed; forward copies to the Marne SME.
• Ensure compliance with Flag State, Classification Society, statutory regulation, and minimum manning requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise periodic inspections of the rig’s structure, including hull compartments and critical joints.
• Assist in management of the Preventive Maintenance System and ensure records are maintained.
• Supervise operation and maintenance of pollution control system.
• Coordinate inventory with materials man.
• Incorporate the THINK process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team.
• Participate in the STOP program and ensure subordinate personnel are trained in STOP.
• Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or change in expected results is observed.
• Communicate Company QHSE policies to rig personnel; participate in weekly and safety management system meetings.
• Review and understand the rig’s safety case; ensure new arrivals receive full safety briefing and induction.
• Maintain high standard of hygiene and housekeeping onboard.
• Coordinate weekly emergency drills and evaluate deck crew responses.
• Perform assigned duties during emergency situations as designated; meet training requirements; participate in performance appraisals.
• Mentor, develop, and train crew for competency at their next job level; ensure proper communication and on-the-job training; maintain discipline and apply company/regulatory procedures.

Qualifications

• Education / Qualifications: Marine College. (Deck Officer or Engine Officer)
• Certifications: Certificate of Competency (Marine License).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ offshore experience on mobile drilling units; OIM Bottom Bearing on Location/Underway License; completed 5 — 10 rig moves; knowledge of technical calculations for safe marine operation; knowledge of stability; excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Additional Information

• Nationalities: Open for all nationalities. Saudi experience is an added advantage.
• Vaccination and valid Trade & Offshore Certificates required to share CVs.
• Job type: 35 days on / 35 days off, offshore Saudi Arabia.