Deepwater Ballast Control Operator

Overview:

A Deepwater Ballast Control Operator is responsible for ensuring the stability of offshore facilities through ballast and fluid transfer operations. This role requires a USCG BCO license, commitment to safety, operational integrity, and continuous improvement in marine operations.

Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate personal leadership in process and occupational safety.

- Utilize the GoM Safe Practices Manual to control and mitigate work hazards.

- Ensure compliance with Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and Operating Management Standard (OMS).

- Perform duties of Issuing Authority (IA) or Performing Authority (PA) in accordance with ISSOW.

- Manage marine operations focusing on ballast and fluid transfer, vessel maneuvering, and system management.

- Calculate weight shifts and center of gravity to maintain facility stability.

- Provide marine input for projects and turnaround preparations.

- Ensure compliance with Guidance on Certification (GoC) for maintenance work.

- Collaborate with functional support to address process safety and operational optimization.

- Record maintenance routines and defects in Maximo with detail.

- Complete planned maintenance routines and procedures.

- Monitor and manage supply levels of production chemicals, critical spares, and materials.

- Comply with Management of Change (MoC) process for procedural and equipment changes.

- Record shift and crew-change handovers accurately.

- Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

- Participate in root-cause failure investigations to enhance operational efficiency.

- Maintain technical integrity of instrument equipment and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.

- Engage in coaching and knowledge sharing with team members.

- Regularly review performance objectives and progress with supervisor.

- Implement performance management and career development processes.

- Ensure compliance with GoM competency requirements and regulatory competence.

- Maintain learning and development through the Virtual Training Assistant (VTA) portal.

- Engage in Competency Management Assurance Standard (CMAS) requirements.

- Act as a member of the emergency response team and participate in drills and exercises.

Qualifications:

- USCG BCO license required.

- Offshore experience preferred.

- Fully Vaccinated.

- Rigger Certification.

- Crane Certification.

- Supervisory Experience desired.