Deck Coordinator (Offshore Fleet)

Job Purpose

The Deck Coordinator will be responsible for all rigging/equipment preparation necessary to carry out tasks defined in procedures and change requests (Management of Change – MoC). To assist the Rigging Supervisor to facilitate the timely execution of project tasks through prior preparation of materials to be used and assist in safety related issues and requirements.

Job Description

• A Deck Coordinator shall perform his duties in cooperation with the Project Engineer and shall assist the Rigging Supervisor with rigging operations as and when required
• Update the Rigging Supervisor of equipment status and location
• Shall act as interface between the Project Engineer and rigging team
• Follow procedures in preparation of all equipment needed to carry out tasks
• Recognised the need for, and if necessary instigate management of change if procedure indicates rigging is not in accordance with safe practice
• If required, liaise with the project team at the start of mobilization to ensure efficient load-out of equipment and good organization for offshore phase
• Attend morning project meeting on behalf of the Rigging Supervisor/crew
• Attend vessel safety meeting as required and report back to deck crews on outcome
• Attend/hold safety meetings, Tool Box Talks (TBT) and risk assessments when required with the Rigging Supervisor and crew
• Keep a copy/log of all rigging certificates onboard and update it between projects and also be responsible for all project rigging quality and control
• Ensure the project equipment and consumables are available and ordered through the store person / Offshore Management when required
• Assist in maintaining the Company working and safety standard on deck
• Relieve the Rigging Supervisor during meal times and stand in as Rigging Supervisor if require
• During mobilisation, ensure all project rigging equipment is satisfactory. During demobilisation, ensure all project rigging, vessel rigging and vessel project rigging is separated correctly. Also quarantine and stock take all uncertified rigging (out of date) and provide a list to the Offshore Management for further action
• That all rigging equipment prepared by the Deck Coordinator is in accordance with the safe working practice
• That all lifting rigging (shackles, slings, strops etc.) is in good condition and is certified prior to being put in use
• That the deck is maintained in a safe manner and that all potential hazards, e.g. oil spills, cable run, small steel up stand (old seafastening) are either removed or safety controls put in place and maintained
• That all project rigging is colour codes
• That all project rigging is demobilized on project completion
• That any rigging that is defective or suspected of being defective is quarantined
• All equipment movement during mobilizations and demobilizations are recorded
• Ensure all materials and tools needed for the coming tasks are available and ready for use

You are meant for this job if:

Essential:

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

Preferred:

• Working at height
• Lifting gear examiner
• Wire rope socketing
• Manual handling
• First aid course

Typical background and experience required:

Essential:

• Good working knowledge of written and oral English language
• Good understanding and working knowledge of rigging and lifting practice
• Good understanding of tooling (including hydraulic) and test equipment
• Good understanding and working knowledge of current legislation and guidance
• Good understanding and working knowledge of Quality Health Safety & Environment (QHS&E) safety management systems

Preferred:

• Appreciation of general information Technology (IT) methods with the required practical computer skills