DPO required for 6th Generation Drillship
Operate the automated and fixed station-keeping system of the rig. Coordinate the move on or off location, starting or securing the Dynamic Positioning Systems as directed by the Senior DPO. Monitor the Dynamic Positioning (DP) System and its associated equipment and instrumentation and operate the manual DP controls if necessary to maintain the desired position of the unit over the well during drilling operations. Communicate with the Captain during inclement weather conditions to combine the DP system operation with standard propulsion and/or anchored means of station-keeping to ensure the desired position of the unit is maintained.
Essential Functions
Operate dynamic positioning (DP) equipment
Maintain logbook of all position keeping equipment and relevant engine room equipment.
Advise the Senior DPO, Chief Mate or Master of potential position loss.
Ensure that all defects and anomalies are reported to the Sr. DPO, Chief Mate or Master and relevant department heads.
Maintain records of these and ensure they are corrected adequately.
Assist with the operation of the ballast control system where applicable
Operate and understand fire main, deluge, drill water system, ESD system, and fire and gas system.
Monitor that the rig stays in a stable condition and at the correct draft and trim
Monitor fire and gas alarms and signals and take appropriate action.
Monitor all Navigation Bridge alarms including DP system, VMS, and fire and gas alarms. Prioritize alarm response as necessary to maintain DP system operability by calling for technical assistance or additional DP room help.
Periodically visit the drill floor for familiarization with current rig personnel and operations.
Assist as directed by Senior DPO with rig projects and maintenance.
Completion of company ISM familiarization material
Assist with running hydrophones and subsea beacons
Liaise with the deck crews working with them as required; ie workboat operations.
Assist Chief Mate and Master with deck operations as directed.
Ensure there is adequate power and reserves of power for the maintenance of position and operations – give immediate attention to any problems.
Operate the vessel’s radio as needed – Operate vessel’s radars as needed. Maintain necessary log book entries.
Perform emergency duties and responsibilities as stated on the Station Bill, Emergency Response Manual and DP Emergency Response Plan
Monitor work boat operations with radios and cameras where possible
Safety Accountabilities
Advanced professional with operating, engineering or specialist skills and demonstrated competence. Alternatively, a general department supervisor responsible for the direction of all day to day operating activities (including backshifts). Responsible for a major departments’ safety performance.
Ensures that personal behaviors/work practices are a role model for others and in line with Fleet safety standards such as Standard Work Instructions and Safe Operating Procedures.
Safety responsibilities include the co-ordination and planning of major operating and maintenance activities.
Typically, a supervisor with direct responsibility for all safety requirements for the entire 24 hour period (whether or not they are present in the Department i.e. backshifts)
Leads small teams on specific safety improvement initiatives and projects.
Demonstrates understanding of safety audit protocols.
Identifies improvement to safety standards for a work area by introducing upfront prevention strategies and puts measures in place to minimise risks and improve the overall work environment.
Participates in investigations regarding incidents in the immediate work area
Coaches others on safety issues and can conducts or co-ordinates safety tool box meetings etc.
Participates in reviews of results from operating tests or changes in work procedures to carefully ensure there are no impacts to work area.
Leads and pays close attention to “housekeeping,” double- checks and takes additional safety precautions to ensure no-one is put at risk by own work or the work of others.
Takes no short cuts and encourages other team members to take due care and not put others at risk.
Participates in safety initiatives/committees where appropriate.
Advises other Departments and evaluates others’ working around their areas of responsibility to ensure that safety procedures are well understood and followed.
Anticipates risks or failure.
Communicates information and feedback from accident/incident data and re-hab processes and takes action to improve safety conditions. Encourages others to do the same.
Evaluates others’ working around them to ensure that safety procedures are well understood and followed. Encourages others to do the same.
Participates and guides investigations of injuries/incidents in their own and other departments.
Minimum Education and Skill Requirements
High School, GED or equivalent required. Minimum education of a specialized or technical knowledge requiring formal training beyond high school is required. Minimum of a Third Mates Unlimited license.
Minimum of 3-5 years in the maritime industry with progressively responsible experience.
Communication skills require the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background in the area under discussion.
Writing skills require the ability to write text designed to communicate technical information.
Interpersonal skills require the ability to deal with discontented, argumentative, and emotional crew members in irrational or illogical personal situations.
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