Deepwater Ballast Control Operator

Overview

A Deepwater Ballast Control Operator responsible for ensuring the stability of offshore facilities through ballast and fluid transfer operations. This role requires a USCG BCO license and a 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.