Barge Master

Barge Master

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Undertake all operations according to the company's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies and local regulations, as communicated by superiors and as dictated by common sense.
2. Take full responsibility for the complete mobilization, deployment, maintenance, and demobilization of the self-elevating platform.
3. Ensure all required equipment is in good condition and available at the time of operation and manage the barge crew in the operation.
4. Ensure client satisfaction throughout the contract, build successful relationships each time, and create a client-focused atmosphere within the team.
5. Communicate with local authorities as appropriate.
6. Ensure compliance with all marine legislation, classification, and port regulations.

Additional Responsibilities as Driller when asked by the superiors

1. Perform drilling duties as specified by technical parameters and within the specific time limits and aim to maximize production output.
2. Conduct drilling and associated works at project locations for obtaining samples for soil investigation.
3. Handle and store all samples as per the company's procedures and standards.
4. Inform site supervisors about all drilling information and events on site, so that they can be logged accurately by the responsible person.
5. Immediately inform a superior or senior team member in case of any difficulty in doing the work as specified.
6. Ensure that drilling tools of correct specifications are available in good working condition and maintained.
7. Store and keep drilling tools and equipment clean and in good working condition from the time of project mobilization until return to stores/yard.
8. Ensure that all faults, breakage or malfunctioning of tools are immediately reported to the site supervisor.
9. As a member of the site team, work in complete coordination and cooperation with other employees.
10. Coach new employees if asked to do so.

Qualifications required

• General schooling with relevant technical/trade school certificate preferred.
• Good English and Arabic verbal and written communication skills.

Skills/ experience required

1. 5 years of experience in a barge master role leading a small team of 3-5 persons.
2. Ability to perform routine drilling activities on shore, near shore, or offshore without the need for guidance.
3. Good sense of handling a drill and related equipment in different types of soils and environmental conditions.
4. Fully understand the implications of all major symbols used for technical guidance and for HSE issues on site.
5. Ability to execute fault-finding and solve problems on the systems on board the self-elevating platform.

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