Deck Pusher - Deck Foreman

North Sea - Competitive


Our client is currently seeking a number of experienced Deck Pushers to work a 3 : 3 on board their jackup installations based in the North Sea.
The Role
  • Supervise and manage in accordance with Supervisory Roles and Responsibilities,
  • Work to client Management System, HSE related policies & procedures, and relevant authority regulations requirements within his/her area of responsibility
  • Plan work for deck crew before work commences, and include relevant personnel in the planning process
  • Ensure Lift Plans are completed correctly and signed off and generic ones are systematically reviewed
  • Review & sign off rig floor lifting plans
  • Effectively participate in SOAR program and encourage active participation
  • Assure effective execution of mechanical lifting operations
  • Ensure cranes and all associated lifting equipment are used in accordance with manufacturers specifications and lifting operations manual
  • Monitor rigging loft
  • Ensure that lifting equipment register is properly maintained and up to date
  • Ensure all hoisting / lifting equipment inspection/certification is up to date
  • Supervise directly any simultaneous or non-routine or special lifting operation
  • Organize deck for safe, efficient and effective operations
  • Manage change effectively through participation in the Hazard Management, Stop Work and/or Corrective Action Procedures
  • Prepare handover reports for supervisor and relief, and advice the latter verbally of current, past, and impending operations
  • Contribute to the company’s Quality Assurance plan
  • Assist with audits and follow up on audits to bring outstanding audit points to completion
  • Ensure that all lifting operations taking place on the rig are performed according to client Policies and UK regulations
  • Act as a LOLER focal point
  • Review Company documentation with crew members as required
  • Participate in document revisions as required
  • Maintain variable deck loadings and organize and maintain deck and hull load distribution
  • Assist Barge Engineer with all barge related duties
  • Direct material and/or personnel transfer from work boat
  • Actively participate in all safety meetings and contribute with relevant points
  • Complete and submit reports, logs, records and notes in accordance to procedures and instructions
  • Supervise, provide guidance and feedback to all members of the crew for both routine and non-routine tasks in accordance with the Job Description for Supervisors,
  • Demonstrate Leadership through personal responsibility and accountability
  • Coach new hands working on the deck
The Applicant 
  • Extensive supervisory experience and will act as LOLER Competent Person onboard the rig.
  • Offshore Survival (OPITO approved)
  • Offshore Medical (UKOG/UKOOA)
  • MIST
  • Banksman/Slinger
  • Offshore Forklift Truck Operator
  • Hose Management
  • LOLER, PUWER and HASAWA regulations
  • Safe Systems of Work
  • Assessment of personnel
  • Management of personnel
  • The inspection of lifting equipment and the concept of discard criteria
  • Safe use of lifting equipment
  • The management of rigging lofts
  • The planning of lifting operations
  • Risk assessment

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