Boatswain (Bosun) at Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited

Location: Offshore / Onshore Nigeria
Project: Long-term offshore deep-sea drilling project in Nigeria
Rotation: 28/28

About the Job

• Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited, a leading indigenous provider of subsea diving, underwater inspection, repair, and maintenance services for offshore and nearshore floating assets in the oil, gas, and marine industry, is partnering with Stena Drilling, a leading international drilling company to recruit personnel for a long-term offshore deep-sea drilling project in Nigeria.

Key duties and responsibilities

• The primary role of the Bosun is to relieve the Barge Master and Barge Engineer from their day-to-day routine and maintenance tasks to enable them to fulfil their duties as supervisors
• The role is 'hands on' and will require that the majority of the working shift is spent on deck
• Assist in the planned maintenance routines of Life Saving Appliances, Fire Fighting equipment and other marine equipment under the direction of the Barge Master/Engineer
• Establish and maintain a Bosun's store/workshop for use in the completion of Bosun's duties
• Assist in the issue, control and inventory of lifting equipment from the Lifting Gear Locker
• Ensure lifting equipment is checked before issue and is fit for purpose
• Current color code I.D. and SWL to be clearly marked.

Required skills and experience

• Relevant Offshore Certification
• Deck Rating 1
• Previous suitable experience as a Bosun offshore or Chief Petty Officer at sea
• Leadership and direction of colleagues
• Organizational skills and self-motivation
• 5 years' relative experience.