Dredge Master (Lead) at Japaul Oil & Maritime Services Plc

Main duties and responsibilities: 

1. Manages, control and train other dredge masters for effective dredging operations.
2. Operate the dredger and booster optimally and safely according to HSE requirements.
3. Operate the dredger and booster at a maximum daily production, according to the operational capabilities of the dredger and boosters and ensure the daily productions according to the project requirements.
4. Provide input on the planning in agreement with the Chief Engineer on a day-to-day basis to the Senior Dredge Master.
5. Provide accurate information to Senior Dredge Master on work done/ performance, accidents/ delays, status of assets and work forecasts aligned with project requirements.
6. Delegate specific responsibilities to dredge mates. Assess their performance and suggest efficiency improvement activities. Identify risks and appropriate mitigations.
7. Inform the Senior Dredge master on dredger of spare parts requirements for the deck site.
8. Provide guidance towards operational dredging crew; escalate to Senior Dredge Master if issues cannot be solved.
9. Cooperate constructively and efficiently with dredging crew, chief engineer and senior dredge master and/or dredge supervisor on a regular basis.=

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE OF DREDGE MASTERS

1. Minimum of 10 years of being a Dredge master.
2. Must have worked in various areas of dredging operations such as Sweeping, Capital, Stockpile, Reclamation, Remediation, channelization, etc
3. Must be conversant and familiar with Programmable Logic Controls
4. B.Sc/HND certificate in any field but in preferably in Engineering/Sciences.