Chief Mate 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:

Assist the Master in exercising effective control over the vessel’s marine operations with due regard for safety of personnel, maintenance of vessel equipment, and protection of the environment.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Valid Unlimited Chief Mate’s License acceptable by vessel flag state, GMDSS General Operator’s Certificate, Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning Training courses, a Nautical Institute DP Certificate, and other regulatory and non-regulatory courses.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the marine aspect of the vessel.
• All STCW 95 required training for Chief Mate for vessel class and flag requirements.
• An endorsement issued by the flag authority for recognition of Foreign COC without restrictions.
• Valid Ship Security Officer’s Certificate.
• Prior experience on a drillship is highly recommended but not mandatory for the position.
• 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)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure conformance to local / international laws relating to the vessel’s operation, and strictly comply with current pollution regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance of deck equipment, fire fighting and life saving equipment, lifting equipment and vessel’s exterior maintenance.
• Ensure materials and equipment loaded onboard are safely stowed, secured and labeled according to Regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the vessel is seaworthy at all times and maintained / operated in accordance with Pacific Drilling guidelines.
• Maintain the watertight integrity of the vessel, loading and storage of consumables, securing of supply vessels, safe operation of helicopters, etc
• Ensure the vessel is maintained within normal and safe limits of intact and damage stability, shear stress and bending moments.  
• Assist the Master in ensuring the navigational equipment is maintained, fully functional, and that testing and calibration is carried out.
• Assist the Master in maintaining the vessel’s logbook, maintenance reports and other vessel documents as directed.
• Understudy the Master and deputize when he / she is indisposed. Supervise the DPO’s activities and perform the duties of a DPO when required.  
• Be capable of performing DP Incident Investigation.
• Be capable of planning, executing and leading DP trials and drills, including Blackout Recovery.
• Inspect, test and maintain all firefighting equipment and life saving appliances – ensure readiness for immediate use when required. •
• Ensure compliance with environmental protection requirements as specified by Company Policies and Regulatory bodies.
• Ensure that the company QHSE Policies and other programs are communicated to and understood by all rig personnel.
• Assist the Master in all emergency situations and emergency protection responses.
• Assist the Master in coordinating weekly emergency drills along with monitoring and evaluating the crew training and progress.

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