Vessel Chief Officer

Focusing on deepwater installations and field developments, we deliver tailored solutions-from the routine to the extreme. We provide fit-for-purpose engineering design through the entire asset lifecycle, including decommissioning. We contract, manage, engineer, and execute projects using our global vessel fleet, including Jones Act-compliant vessels, advanced technologies, and highly skilled personnel.

Managing the crew of the vessel and ensuring their safety through implementation of policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL :

• Ensure safe and efficient navigation and operation of the vessel.
• Direct or coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, or operating, maintaining, or repairing ship equipment.
• Inspect vessel to ensure safety of crew, passengers, and environment.
• Aid in the training and development of crew members as outlined in company policy and procedures.
• Learn and Implement company and vessel policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of daily activities, prepare progress reports, and personnel reports.
• Maintain flag state and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize navigational aids, such as radars, ECDIS, Radios, GPS, lights, buoys to avoid hazards to the vessel.
• Remain fully informed and adhere to all relevant laws, regulations and directives affecting the operation of the vessel.
• Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions
• Coordinate activities of crewmembers that are responsible for operating safety equipment such as: the ship's life boats, FRC, anchor windless and radio.
  

REQUIRED:

For Unlimited Endorsements

For Unlimited Endorsements

• Two (2) to three (3) years minimum Multi Service Vessel (MSV) experience.
• Vessel experience within the Survey, Research and oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of Safety Management System "SMS" shipboard procedures.
• Merchant Mariner's Credential. "Oceans".
• License with a minimum rating of 10,000 ITC or Unlimited. (NO OSV Endorsements).
• STCW (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification).
• ECDIS.
• ARPA.
• Radar.
• DPO Unlimited Certification.
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Radio Operator's License.
• Safe Gulf experience.
• HLO / HLO Fire.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Valid Passport.
• Must have or be able to obtain a government security clearance.

For 1600 GRT/3000 ITC Endorsements

• Two (2) to three (3) years minimum Multi Service Vessel (MSV) experience.
• Vessel experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.
• Merchant Mariner's Credential.
• License with a 1600 GRT/3000 ITC rating upon Oceans.
• STCW (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification).
• DPO Unlimited Certification.
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Radio Operator's License.
• ARPA.
• Safe Gulf experience.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Valid Passport.
• Must have or be able to obtain a government security clearance.

PREFERRED:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Vocational training.
• DP II Experience.
• OIM Endorsement.
• Security clearance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired
• goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered MEDIUM work.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.