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  • Posted: Feb 3, 2015
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Pacific Drilling S.A. is a growing offshore drilling company that provides global ultra-deepwater drilling services to the oil and natural gas industry through the use of high-specification drillships. Our corporate offices are located in Houston, Texas, with offices in Brazil, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Singapore and South Korea. Over the last seven years, Pac...
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    Dynamic Positioning Operator

    Position Summary
    The Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) operates the automated and fixed station keeping system of the Drillship. 

    Department / Location
    Operations / Offshore 

    Position Scope
    Operation of the automated and fixed station keeping system of the vessel. 

    Reporting Relationships
    Direct Manager/Supervisor – Senior DPO 
    Functional Manager/Supervisor – Chief Mate
    Supervisory Relationships
    The DPO has one direct report: 
    •    Assistant Dynamic Positioning Operator (ADPO) 

    Qualifications and Experience
    •    High School diploma, senior school certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, or equivalent. 
    •    Fluent English communication skills (oral and written). 
    •    Valid Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Operators courses, and valid Nautical Institute DP Certificate acceptable by vessel flag state. 
    •    DP Drillship Experience. 
    •    Valid medical evaluation. 

    Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
    •    Comply with Pacific Drilling Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards and applicable process documentation.
    •    Perform all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right the first time, every time, and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.
    •    Operate the dynamic positioning (DP) equipment under the direction of the Sr. DPO or Chief Mate. 
    •    Operate and understand the Ballast Control System, Power Management System and Fire and Gas Detection Systems. 
    •    Maintain the vessel in a stable condition and at the correct draft and trim. 
    •    Assist in setting up the DP System operational parameters. 
    •    Ensure all DP System data is recorded. 
    •    Advise the Chief Mate / Sr. DPO, or Master of potential position loss. 
    •    Assist with running and maintaining records for hydrophones and subsea beacons. 
    •    Make regular use of the onboard simulator, when available. 
    •    Ensure there is adequate power and reserves of power for the maintenance of position and operations – give immediate attention of any problems. 
    •    Assist with performing preventative maintenance on the DP equipment. 
    •    Ensure that all defects or anomalies are reported to the Sr. DPO or Chief Mate and relevant department heads. Maintain records of these and ensure they are adequately corrected. 
    •    Understudy the Sr. DPO and deputize as required. 
    •    Stand navigational watch as required. 
    •    Sound ballast and bulk tanks. Assist with loading and sampling of bulk products as required. 
    •    Assist the Master and Chief Mate with deck operations as required. Perform emergency duties and responsibilities as stated on the Station Bill, DP Emergency Response Plan and vessel specific Emergency Response Manual. 
    •    Utilize radar displays for detection and the interpretation of local severe weather patterns. 
    •    System specific knowledge of DP Control System redundancy, alarms and warnings. 
    •    System specific knowledge of Vessel Management System redundancy, alarms and warnings. 
    •    Knowledge of the vessel’s FMEA and its implications. 
    •    Play an active role in the weekly meetings and all other Company Safety Management Systems. 
    •    Perform planned maintenance on Firefighting Equipment and Life Saving Appliances, as well as other marine equipment as directed by the Chief Mate. 
    •    Completion of all mandatory training and certification requirements for DPO as described in the Pacific Drilling Offshore Training Matrix. 

    Work Environment
    Offshore rotating 28/28 
    Shifts, either 12:00 -24:00 or 24:00 – 12:00

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