Dynamic Positioning Operator

COMPANY/CLIENT: Puglisevich on behalf of Odfjell Drilling

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 611 Torbay Road, St. John’s, NL A1A 5J1

REPORTS TO: Marine Section Leader

DEPARTMENT: Marine

SUPERVISES: N/A

SALARY RANGE: $98,708.00 - $162,000.00 CAD

BENEFITS: Benefits Package Applicable (Medical/Dental Benefits, Travel Insurance), Foreign Service Premium (applicable when employee is travelling outside of Home Country)

LOCATION: Offshore Newfoundland, Canada

TYPE OF RIG: DP3 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible, Hercules

ROTATION: 28/28 while in NL

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract, Full Time

CONTRACT: Short Term Contract; Estimate Seven (7) Months

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Six (6)

**JOB SUMMARY**:Responsible for the vessel/installation’s positioning and for the continuous on-duty scheme in the control room/bridge. He/she is also the responsible navigator and shall take the necessary navigational and reporting-related precautions as dictated by the rules of the sea.

**PRE-REQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Canadian Watchkeeping Mate (Unlimited) License or STCW Equivalent
- Canadian Ballast Control Operator License or STCW Equivalent
- 1 year experience as a Dynamic Positioning Operation on DP3 6th Generation Ultra-Deepwater Semi-Submersible
- 1 year experience from Posmoor ATA operations on Semi-Submersible
- DP Unlimited Certificate
- GMDSS License
- Structured and organized mindset
- High level of integrity
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Must pass Physical, Drug Screen and Background/Pre-Employment Screening Checks

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
As the responsible navigating officer, he/she shall carry out duties and responsibilities as required of a navigating officer on independent duty. The DP Operator console in the main control room (bridge) shall be manned by a qualified DP Operator/1 Officer continuously during all DP operations. This means that the DP Operator /1 Officer must not leave the DP-operator console even for shorter periods of time. The DP Operators /1 Officers relieve each other at the DP-operator console about once every hour.

**The DP Operator/1 Officer at the DP-operator console has the following responsibilities and duties**:

- Be well familiar with the limitations imposed in connection with dynamic positioning and well-related operations.
- Be responsible for ensuring that the responsible driller is kept continuously updated on the status of the DP system as well as any planned and/or ongoing maintenance/repair that may impact on the DP system.
- Be well familiar with the routines for emergency disconnect of the lower marine riser package (LMRP).
- Perform internal notification in accordance with the document “Well Specific Operating Guidelines (WSOG)”.
- Be the area responsible and technical responsible for positioning according to the management system.
- Maintain good communication with the Engine Room Operator, Crane Operator and ROV operator to be able to exchange any important operational information.
- Keep the OIM / Marine Section Leader regularly informed about the operational conditions and consult them in the event of changes.
- In the absence of the OIM / Marine Section Leader or if there is no time, carry out all required actions to safeguard operations and if necessary, stop or interrupt operations.
- Ensure that the DP system, computers, reference systems and sensors are in good condition and are operated in accordance with the stipulated requirements and guidelines.
- Maintain continuous contact with any vessels operating alongside the installation.
- Brief the relieving DP Operator well, when relieved.
- Fill in checklists, keep the DP log and make any reports, while at the same time keeping his/her personal DP log updated.

**The DP Operator/ 1 Officer who is not at the DP console shall act as a traditional Ballast Control Operator with the following duties and responsibilities**:

- Be the area responsible person and have the technical responsibility for the control room/bridge as well as doing the continuous on-duty work in accordance with the marine operations manual.
- Maintain control of the stability and draught of the installation by keeping a constant check on the contents of tanks, weights, and their placing while at the same time helping with the stability calculations.
- Maintain good communication and assist the duty DP Operator when required.
- Keep the deck log, including arrivals and departures of helicopters, supply vessels and standby vessels.
- Be in charge of the daily maintenance and operation of the control room.
- Maintain continuous radio contact with supply vessels and standby vessels from when they arrive and until they depart.
- Be in charge of providing general information and information about safety exercises and emergency situations over the PA system.
- Sound the alarm in connection with emergency situations and safety exercises.
- Acquaint himself/herself and perfor