Deck Supervisor (Offshore Fleet)

Job Purpose

The Deck Supervisor is responsible for undertaking all deck activities safely and efficiently in coordination with the Offshore Construction Supervisor.  This position is for the North Sea Atlantic vessel within our fleet.

Job Description

• To supervise all deck operations in a safe manner following the Company Quality Health Safety & Environment (QHS&E) policy
• To brief the deck crew on the work scope and to ensure that they are fully aware of any safety precautions to be observed
• Overall control of all lifting operations and to ensure lift plans are in place and have been reviewed as necessary
• To ensure that clear, unambiguous directions are given to the Crane Operator when moving loads around the vessel
• Ensure that, during extensive lifting operations, the work is planned such that the crane operator(s) are adequately rested and are able to have regular comfort and meal breaks
• To ensure that project rigging is colour coded
• To ensure that any rigging suspected of being defective is quarantined
• To ensure the worksite is maintained in a clean and tidy manner with good housekeeping a priority
• To liaise with the Project Engineer to ensure that all project materials have been loaded prior to sailing
• To ensure that all loose items are thoroughly secured prior to going to sea
• Assist with anchor, winch, wire and rope running during berthing as directed by the Captain

Additional duties

General activities:

• Knowledge of logistical requirements and proactive involvement with project/vessel de-mobilisation and mobilisations
• Proactive involvement with development and production of work / dive plans
• Collating and organising relevant information that the team may require to undertake the task in hand
• Ensure that the plant and equipment being used meets all regulatory requirements

You are meant for this job if:

Must have:

• OPITO accredited Rigging Supervisory/advanced certification or equivalent
• OPITO accredited Rigging and Lifting certification or equivalent
• OPITO accredited Banksman Slinger certification or equivalent
• Valid offshore European survival certificate
• Valid offshore medical certificate

Nice to have: 

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
• Lifting gear examiner
• Wire rope socketing
• Manual handling
• Working at height

Skills