Master at Pacific International Drilling

Job Description

The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary:

The Master/PIC is the lead of the Marine department onboard the drillship. He / She must have the qualifications, experience to control and thorough knowledge of all the Marine Operations on board. He / She has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect to safety and security of crew, safety of the ship and marine environment and to request the Company’s onshore assistance as may be necessary.

Position Scope: 

• The Master is responsible for the safe operation of the ship and for prevention of pollution or damage to the environment. The Master is empowered in all situations with overriding authority to act decisively and according to his / her best judgment to prevent injury to crewmembers, other persons and to protect his / her ship, other ships, property and marine environment from damage.
• The Master will not be constrained by the Company, Contractor, or any other person, from making any decision that, in the professional judgment of the Master, is necessary for vessel safety, particularly in severe weather and heavy seas. In certain situations, his/her authority may mean deviation from documented procedures.
• The Master shall request assistance from an appropriate person from the Company at any time in order to fulfill these responsibilities. 
• Ultimate responsible for Marine personnel competency, training and coaching

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid national unlimited Master and Chief Officer Certificates acceptable by vessel flag state, GMDSS General Operator’s certificate, Dynamic Positioning Training courses, and other regulatory and non-regulatory courses.
• All STCW 95 required training for Master on class of vessel and flag requirements.
• An endorsement issued by the Flag Authority for recognition of Foreign Chief Officer Certificate without restrictions for class of vessel and equivalent to the national license.
• Valid Ship Security Officer Certificate.
• Prior experience onboard a deepwater drilling rig, drillship or semi, or a minimum of 18 months operational mode as a chief mate on a deepwater drilling rig.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

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