JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the vessel/installation’s positioning and for the continuous on-duty scheme in the control room/bridge. He/she is also the responsible navigator and shall take the necessary navigational and reporting-related precautions as dictated by the rules of the sea.
PRE-REQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Canadian Watchkeeping Mate (Unlimited) License or STCW Equivalent
Canadian Ballast Control Operator License or STCW Equivalent
Previous Offshore Drilling Rig experience or 2+ years experience as a Dynamic Positioning Operator on DP2 or DP3 Vessel
1+ years experience with Posmoor ATA operations preferred
DP Unlimited Certificate
GMDSS License
Structured and organized mindset
High level of integrity
Good verbal and written communication skills in English
Must pass Physical, Drug Screen and Background/Pre-Employment Screening Checks
*Flight/Accommodations Supplied for Crew Changes (If Appliable)
**Offshore Safety Training will be provided
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
As the responsible navigating officer, he/she shall carry out duties and responsibilities as required of a navigating officer on independent duty. The DP Operator console in the main control room (bridge) shall be manned by a qualified DP Operator/1 Officer continuously during all DP operations. This means that the DP Operator /1 Officer must not leave the DP-operator console even for shorter periods of time. The DP Operators /1 Officers relieve each other at the DP-operator console about once every hour.
The DP Operator/1 Officer at the DP-operator console has the following responsibilities and duties:
Be well familiar with the limitations imposed in connection with dynamic positioning and well-related operations.
Be responsible for ensuring that the responsible driller is kept continuously updated on the status of the DP system as well as any planned and/or ongoing maintenance/repair that may impact on the DP system.
Be well familiar with the routines for emergency disconnect of the Lower Marine Riser Package (LMRP).
Perform internal notification in accordance with the document “Well Specific Operating Guidelines (WSOG)”.
Be the area responsible and technical responsible person for positioning according to the management system.
Maintain good communication with the Engine Room Operator, Crane Operator and ROV operator to be able to exchange any important operational information.
Keep the OIM / Marine Section Leader regularly informed about the operational conditions and consult them in the event of changes.
In the absence of the OIM / Marine Section Leader or if there is no time, carry out all required actions to safeguard operations and if necessary, stop or interrupt operations.
Ensure that the DP system, computers, reference systems and sensors are in good condition and are operated in accordance with the stipulated requirements and guidelines.
Maintain continuous contact with any vessels operating alongside the installation.
Brief the relieving DP Operator well, when relieved.
Fill in checklists, keep the DP log and make any reports, while at the same time keeping his/her personal DP log updated.
