1st Assistant
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South Africa, South Africa, Gauteng
- Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the offshore construction manager with regard to interdisciplinary coordination of all works on board.
- Supervise the team of foremen and supervisors, with regard to the various disciplines/categories of construction and assembly work, in order to comply with the quality and safety standard.
- Ensure that the offshore construction manager is kept fully informed of potential problems and construction status.
- Liaise with Chief Mate, 2nd Engineer and Vessel Equipment Engineer in order to ensure preventive maintenance and construction activities.
- Liaise with subcontractors' supervisors to optimize production.
- Ensure that the permit-to-work system for construction crew is adhered to and ensures that the daily toolbox talks and JSA, if required, are carried out according to the procedures.
- Motivate all construction crew/subcontractors with regards to health, safety and environment awareness.
- Report incidents and near-miss events.
- Manage the Crane operations, including coordination with the Chief Mate for main crane movements on board, ROV launching and underwater operations.
- Assist marine operations if required.
- Assist the Vessel Field Engineer in the follow up of project equipment and consumable, operation and monitoring of the stinger and JLT.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
- Preferably a technical high school diploma or degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or naval engineering.
- Minimum 6–7 years in the oil & gas industry.
- At least 4 years in a supervisory or 1st Assistant role.
- English proficiency (minimum B1 level).
- Offshore safety certifications (e.g., BOSIET, HUET) may be required.
To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Tanya De Bruyn at tanya.de.bruyn@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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