Barge Superintendent
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South Africa, South Africa, Gauteng
- Engineering and Project Management
- Permanent
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Interested in a high-impact role abroad? Our client is recruiting a skilled Barge Superintendent to oversee projects in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role involves overseeing general administration and the overall supervision of barges across projects ranging from small-scale to mega-sized, ensuring compliance with client and contractual requirements. The position is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of safety for personnel and equipment on board while driving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all activities implemented on the barge are in accordance with the Barge Management Manual and all the applicable procedures and specifications for the operations.
- Function as NPCC’s representative on the barge and communicate with the client representatives offshore and the Field authorities, and NPCC management team at base.
- Ensure that necessary clearance/work permit is obtained before mobilization/demobilization and coordinate with the NPCC base team to ensure preparedness of the barge to commence operations at site
- Monitor the barge’s field entry, anchor operations, stinger & stern extension installation, crane operation, other marine spread coordination etc.
- In consultation with the Chief Engineer, oversee the maintenance of all equipment and machinery on the barge and recommend necessary upgrades/modifications to enhance the barge’s operations.
- Attend meetings with the management to discuss general administration of the barge, installation method strategies, acquisition of additional equipment, equipment enhancement, recruitment of additional personnel etc.
- Identify hazards, assess and record risks in a Risk Management Register, and find ways to mitigate such risks ensure all operations on the vessel are executed in a safe manner in compliance with the HSE procedures.
- Ensure that all personnel on the barge and at base are well informed about the progress of operations, issues, future work plans and other operation-related matters.
- In the event of deteriorating weather conditions, take necessary precautionary measures and prepare to abandon the work to prevent loss of life and equipment.
- Report and Review cases of accidents, incidents and near-misses for further action and perform investigations as required.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
- Secondary school certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification, or equivalent.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Offshore Construction Barges (Jack-Up and Floating Barges), in Oil & Gas Industry.
- Knowledgeable and experienced with operations on floating and jack-up barges, common derrick crane system, extensive and direct experience in rigging and lifting operations, anchor winches system, engine room equipment, ballast & bilge system, offshore construction equipment functioning, general lifting arrangement, management of barge for operations in oil and gas construction.
- Good Knowledge of industry standards of offshore oil and gas construction.
To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Xipene Mondlane at xipene.mondlane@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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