2nd Assistant (FDS2 Vessel)

FUNCTION: 2nd ASSISTANT (FDS2 VESSEL)
VESSEL TYPE: FDS2 VESSEL
DISCIPLINE: ENGINEERING
LOCATION: WORLDWIDE
DURATION: CONTRACT
SALARY: MARKET RELATED
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""TRS is looking for an 2nd Assistant with Offshore Vessel construction activities and/or Deck foreman, Civil construction work and/or industrial fishing experience and with fluent English knowledge to join our international client's project team Onboard FDS2 Vessel based Worldwide.”

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Coordinate specific activities with a group of construction crew in compliance with Project specification, in order to ensure efficient performance and respecting HSE and Quality procedures and practices.
• Where a 1st Assistant is not assigned, have overall responsibility during own shift for work and construction crew under the direction of the Offshore Construction Manager.
• Assist the 1st Assistant (or the Offshore Construction Manager where a 1st Assistant is not assigned to the vessel) with regard to interdisciplinary coordination of specific activities on board.
• Supervise a group of construction crew, directing foreman and / or 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 1st Assistant and the Offshore Construction Manager are kept fully informed of potential problems and construction status.
• Where required, liaise with Chief Mate, 2nd Engineer, Vessel Equipment Engineer and subcontractor's supervisors to ensure adequate coordination for the activities under own remit.
• Ensure that the Permit-to-Work system for construction crew is adhered to and ensure that the daily Tool Box Talks and JSA, if required, are carried out according to the procedures.
• Motivate construction crew/subcontractors with regards to health, safety and environment awareness.
• Ensure the compliance with the standards dictated by Client QHSE policies and safety procedures, in order to perform the activities in a safe manner.
• Report incidents and near-miss events.
• Provide a construction report at the end of each shift.
• Assist the Vessel Field Engineer in the follow up of project equipment and consumable, operation and monitoring of the stinger and JLT.
• Ensure the rigging gear used is within date and properly marked.
• Report to the 1st Assistant or directly to the Offshore Construction Manager if the 1st Assistant Superintendent is not assigned to the vessel.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
• Good English knowledge is MANDATORY
• Accredited University degree in technical discipline is a Plus.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus, specifically:
o On board subsea field development vessels for application to FDS2
o On board pipelay and/or heavy lifting vessels for application to Saipem Endeavour and DeHe
o On board pipelay vessels for application to Castorone

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Contact:
Steven Van Rooyen
Email:
Steven.vanrooyen@trssa.com
za.trsadd@trssa.com

TRS Staffing does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant South African legislation. As per legislation, due consideration is given to previously disadvantaged individuals.