Marine Control Room Operator

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JOB TITLE: MARINE CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR

This post is based in Ghana on a 24-month fixed term contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Marine Control Room Operator is responsible for executing all control systems functioning for assigned/designated areas.

Control, Monitor, receive, store and discharge crude oil cargo and slops, complying with all the working and reporting procedures and relevant standards set.

Ensure the quality of the Cargo, minimizing the quantity of free water present in the cargo.

Ensure that the cargo quantities are as reflected for Offtake operation and prepare the subsequent discharge plan for the Offtake.

And be able to calculate cargo quantities with Surveyor and Custom.

Prepare the Midnight reports in relation to cargo quantities on board.

Be able to run the pumps for the various operations on the facility (Offtake, Transfer, COW, Stripping, FLC & etc.).

Ensure the Inert gas system is running as required for the operation.

Conduct the venting of the cargo tanks as per the procedure.

Monitor all traffic in the area in order to mitigate the risks of collision.

Perform routine and emergency ballasting/de-ballasting.

Update Maintenance Management System, inputting data and printing job cards as requested.

Act as area authority for the cargo area excluding the cranes.

Keep watch as a flight follower and as well advice the base/Pilot of the weather condition around the jubilee fields. MCRO & Pilot exchange.

Plan, monitor and execute all tank entry preparations and inspections.

Conduct weekly inspections and maintenance on the Lifeboats and as well act as a Coxswain.

Prepare Permit/TRA for continuous and incoming job scopes (Performing Authority & Isolating Authority).

Ensure all work is conducted in full compliance with the Safety Management System, including vessel safety regulations and positively support all safety initiatives and improvements.

Proactively contributes to the delivery of Health Safety Environment (HSE), plans and improvement objectives.

Be aware of the physical condition of plant and equipment to ensure technical integrity is maintained; raise issues and concerns identified.

Supporting Vendor maintenance and repair work scopes

Ensure a safe and comprehensive handover is given at shift or crew change with all pertinent operational and maintenance information to relevant personnel.

Data logging and reporting

Maintain effective communication with Supervisors and other work groups.

Competent to stand in for Area Authority and Acting Marine Supervisor as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

BSc Marine Navigation / HND Nautical Studies with Class III Deck Unlimited (Marine Navigation CoC)

Experience in relevant field with offshore experience – VLCC or FPSO (Tanker vessels)

Ability to utilize interpersonal skills in resolving issues.

Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.

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