Terminal Supervisor at WTS Energy

Job Summary

• Oversee cargo operations and all deck-related marine activities on the FPSO.

Key Responsibilties

• Supervise all cargo, ballast and offloading operations.
• Apply detailed knowledge of cargo planning, tank preparation, loading, stowage, discharging, sampling of cargo and the preparation of reports and records according to approved standard marine practices.
• Ensure proper documentation of FPSO cargo, ballast and produced water management activities to protect the company’s interests with respect to international and local regulations and custody transfer.
• Have technical capacity to develop written plans for all aspects of cargo management and be able to designate manning resources to ensure efficient and effective coverage.
• Detect challenges on the cargo handling systems and equipment and work with relevant O&M contractor team when necessary to correct them.
• Supervise FPSO maintenance department to align manpower and other resource priorities and will actively contribute to planning FPSO strategy under the direction of the FPSO CAR.
• Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and procedures such enclosed space entry, hot work, lockout/tagout, pollution prevention, working aloft, safe lifting etc.
• Apply knowledge of the requirements of various applicable local and international regulations and standards such as Flag state, MARPOL, SOLAS, Class society etc and ensure that the FPSO complies with these requirements.
• Prepare the FPSO for various inspections by relevant authorities.
• Apply technical capacity when required to act as second in command of the FPSO when necessary, in the FPSO CAR’s absence.
• Manage all aspects of the deck department to achieve goals set by the overall FPSO organization and maintenance strategy while acting as a member of the FPSO management team.
• Assist the FPSO CAR to mentor and develop the marine/cargo personnel in all the aspects of cargo and deck operations, particularly when they are new to the position.
• Manage and motivate junior operators and crew to achieve required results.

Professional Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc Degree or equivalent in Marine, Mechanical, Naval Architecture, or any relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum of Lower Credit/Second Class Lower.
• Certificate of competency as Deck Officer – minimum Chief Officer license is required.

Knowledge and Skill Required:

• 10 years sea service onboard ocean-going crude oil or product tanker vessel.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Chief Officer rank or equivalent offshore experience.
• Candidates should have some background or general understanding of LACT Unit and Cargo operations. 
• Must have good proficiency with MS Office suite – Excel/Power point/Word.
• Excellent understanding of the oil and gas industry.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Must have BOSIET / HUET training