Marine Operations Superintendent

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the authority of the FPSO RSES / OIM, ensures that all activities related to the Marine discipline, particularly operational procedures of marine equipment and related systems are correctly and safely defined and followed.

• All cargo, slop, ballast and offloading systems.
• All bunker stations.
• All mooring systems.
• All systems associated with offloading, tandem offloading including hydraulic systems, winches, QCDC, hoses, hoses reels and Hawsers.
• Marine telecommunication systems: berthing aid system, navigation aids, FPSO Motion Reference Unit, Meteorological station, non-directional (radio) beacon (NDB).
• Offshore field monitoring system (ISPS – radar system).

He/She highlights to the RSES any points that may lead to concerns during operations of marine systems, offloading, tank inspection, (etc…) or deviate from availability and reliability targets.

General tasks

• Is the marine adviser for the OIM/RSES on board.
• Manages Marine, logistic team, deck team.
• Is the designated Port Facility Security Officer, including access control management.
• Is the point of contact of the export tanker.
• Assists HSE, production, maintenance and inspection teams when requested for typical marine related activities for FPSO.
• Is in charge of the FPSO statutory certifications follow-up, conservation and archiving.

Commercial operations

• Re-schedules offloading operation in relation with COMPANY Trading Shipping, Local Authorities, Marine Operation Manager and Senior Pilot.
• Ensures that tanker lifting operations are carried out according to the Lifting agreement.
• Is in charge of establishing all off-loading documentation (Bill of Lading, Cargo manifest, letter of protest, timesheet, Certificate of Quality and Quantity etc…).
• Ensures availability and operability of loading/offloading systems and associated equipment (mooring, offloading buoys, floating hoses, etc…).

Maintenance

• Organises and manages the specific maintenance operations related to marine equipment (winches, bollards, capstans, etc…), including the workboat readiness and operability.
• Follows up the condition of navigation aids on board the FPSO/Buoy: gyro compass, weather aids, radar, ARPA, warning lights and signals.
• Follows up of FPSO and Offloading buoy anchoring loads.
• Follows up the safety control systems related to export operations: communications, SPM telemetry, emergency shutdown (tests, etc), QCDC, hawser release, load cell, metering system.
• Is in charge of follow-up of storage, export and ballast piping integrity and pumping means (cargo pumps, hydraulic units, etc…).
• Coordinates the Crude and ballast tank preparation and follows up the maintenance and inspection activities.
• Issues the purchase order, spare parts with SAP for marine materials and carries out the follow-up.
• Manages the spare parts for logistics and marine equipment.
• Follows up the FPSO cranes conditions.
• Follows up the FPSO helideck maintenance and audit preparation.
• Follows up the maintenance operations pertaining to mooring and connection of the buoy and the FPSO (including offloading lines).

Hull

• Is in charge of Crude Oil loading and storing, off-loading, outflow monitoring.
• Is responsible of the FPSO Hull Stability, ballasting, water, diesel oil and other products monitoring and supply in close relation with the “Responsable Operation” and the “Loading Master”.
• Follows up the slop water discharge and bilge water discharge (including filling of oil record book part 2).
• Is in charge of crude oil washing plans and sediment deposit control.
• Is responsible for Cargo Lifting and handling operations by crane.

QHSE

• Assists with establishment of marine procedures and provides necessary expertise.
• Is in charge of Marine Procedures application within the FPSO 500 m zone.
• Participates in risk analysis for marine operations (HAZID/HAZOP/RA).
• Gathers ‘lessons learnt’ and provides feedback as required.
• Fully complies with all security, health and safety instructions.
• Stays vigilant and maintains continuous awareness of hazards and surroundings.
• Reports to his Management any issue he may face or observe and proposes way of improvement.
• Fully complies with all HSE requirements at all times.
• Is in charge of managing the naval means within the FPSO 500m in emergency situation (abandon, fire, oil spill, Man over board, etc…).

SKILLS & BACKGROUND

Work experience

• Minimum three (3) years as Chief Officer or Master on board Oil Tanker, or five (5) years as Loading Master on board FPSO
• Proven record of achievement within marine operations
• Supervisory experiences

Certifications

BST/HUET or BOSIET

Degree

Former Merchant Navy Officer Mariner with Chief Officer STCW Class 1

Languages

Fluent spoken and written English (French and Portuguese is an advantage)