Barge Engineer

Role Summary

Overall responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all marine activities. This includes operation and maintenance of deck, marine (incl. Jacking and Anchor Systems), safety equipment, non-drilling related lifting equipment & marine/cargo lifting operations. The Barge Master is also responsible for overseeing the structural integrity of the unit and its systems. The Barge Master supervises all cargo transfers, ballasting adjustments and loading compensation and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

**Responsibilities**:

- Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned and report on the day-to-day management and long-range stewardship of the rig
- Efficiently manage subordinates and ensure all operations are carried out in a safe and conscientious manner and responsible for correcting or notifying responsible persons of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist
- Provide support, safety leadership and on-site supervision of all marine activities on the rig
- Schedule inspections and ensure all certification of deck, marine (incl. Jacking and Anchor systems) and safety equipment is in place and maintained in good order in accordance with regulatory and company policy; follow up on and report any damage or faults
- Ensure compliance in relation to all certification for the unit regarding flag state, Classification Society and Local State Regulations (as applicable) is in place and up to date
- Manage all third-party inspection activities as required under the maintenance system and/or regulatory requirements and ensure all equipment is inspected, fit for purpose and has the required certification and documentation
- Perform or coordinate operation of; deck, marine (incl. Jacking and Anchor systems), safety equipment, non-drilling related lifting equipment & marine/cargo lifting operations
- Ensure operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans
- Coordinate supply vessels and other vessel activities involving the rig.
- Responsible for the correct loading and line up of bulk materials, hydrocarbons and other bulk chemicals on board.
- Monitor and manage load conditions to ensure compliance with operating procedures and design limits for the unit and lifting equipment.
- Ensure daily stability calculations, including keeping record of any lightweight adjustments, are updated, completed and recorded.
- Ensure any rig modification involving welding/hot work complies with company policies and procedures
- Ensure waste segregation and disposal is carried out as per company, client and location requirements and all environmental related documentation is maintained in good order.
- Ensure proper storage and transfer of hydrocarbons, fuel oils, greases paints and other flammable materials and availability of spill kits.
- Maintain housekeeping in general areas of the rig. Specifically, but not limited to living quarters, galley, hull appearance (internal/external), main deck areas and helideck.
- Keep abreast of operational/technical bulletins pertaining to area of responsibility and ensure all requisite documentation is kept up to date.
- Provide comprehensive handover notes and ensure all subordinate disciplines are communicating handovers with their respective relief.
- Provides technical support and assists the operations as necessary during casing jobs, cementing, transferring of bulk materials, etc., to ensure these operations are carried out in a continuous uninterrupted manner.
- Function as the safety officer in the absence of the Safety and Training Specialist.
- Supervise the Crane Operator and Roustabouts, painters and miscellaneous maintenance crew.
- Coordinate with the Driller to organize and plan all deck operations to ensure drilling operations are not delayed by material and equipment requirements
- Supervise all connections when transferring bulk fluids from or to supply boats.
- Supervise safe tank entry procedures ensuring 100% compliance