Dynamic Positioning Operator - St. John's, Canada - Puglisevich Canada

Puglisevich Canada

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St. John's, Canada

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Description

COMPANY/

CLIENT:
Puglisevich on behalf of Odfjell Drilling

BUSINESS ADDRESS:
611 Torbay Road, St. John's, NL A1A 5J1

REPORTS TO:
Marine Section Leader

DEPARTMENT:
Marine

SUPERVISES:
N/

A

SALARY RANGE:
$98, $162,000.00

CAD

BENEFITS:
Benefits Package Applicable (Medical/Dental Benefits, Travel Insurance), Foreign Service Premium (applicable when employee is travelling outside of Home Country)

LOCATION:
Offshore Newfoundland, Canada

TYPE OF RIG:
DP3 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible, Hercules

ROTATION:
28/28 while in

NL

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract, Full Time

CONTRACT:
Short Term Contract; Estimate Seven (7) Months

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:
Six (6)

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
1 year experience as a Dynamic Positioning Operation on DP3 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible
1 year experience from Posmoor ATA operations on Semi-Submersible
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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 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.

The DP Operator/ 1 Officer who is not at the DP console shall act as a traditional Ballast Control Operator with the following duties and responsibilities:

Be the area responsible person and have the technical responsibility for the control room/bridge as well as doing the continuous on-duty work in accordance with the marine operations manual.
Maintain control of the stability and draught of the installation by keeping a constant check on the contents of tanks, weights, and their placing while at the same time helping with the stability calculations.
Maintain good communication and assist the duty DP Operator when required.
Keep the deck log, including arrivals and departures of helicopters, supply vessels and standby vessels.
Be in charge of the daily maintenance and operation of the control room.
Maintain continuous radio contact with supply vessels and standby vessels from when they arrive and until they depart.
Be in charge of providing general information and information about safety exercises and emergency situations over the PA system.
Sound the alarm in connection with emergency situations and safety exercises.
Acquaint himself/herself and perfor