Oando PLC is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Oando Gas & Power is a pioneer in fields of private sector pipeline network construction and the distribution of natural gas to industrial and commercial consumers. With 100km of pipeline already built in Lagos and another 128km in progress in Akwa Ibom/Cross River States. The Company is building sub-Saharan Africa’s largest gas pipeline network. With its foray into power business, the company is poised to contribute several captive power plants to the Nigerian and sub- regional markets.
BARGE ENGINEER / SUPERVISOR
Overall purpose of the position: Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions advice OIM on conditions likely to affect drilling operations and seaworthiness of the rig.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Ensure that accurate calculation of load distribution and weights for daily stability reports are maintained
-Coordinates all helicopter and supply boats traffic – supervise movement of materials and personnel to and from the rig
-Ensures all navigation equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times
-Monitors quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, drill water, etc
-Ensures that cranes are in safe working condition
-Ensures all safety equipment, including lifeboats and fire-fighting equipment is in a state of operational readiness at all times
-Actively participates in the daily operations meeting with the OIM and other rig department heads
-Operates and maintains the bulk system as required
-Supervises tests on firefighting equipment, obstacle lighting and audible signal
-Ensures all lifting gears are inspected and certified, correctly colour coded, maintained, and stowed properly
-Prepares and supervises rig move plans, anchor pattern, and associated mobilization preparations
-For jack up rigs, prepares the pre-load calculations and carry out jacking operation s taking note weather and sea condition
-Ensures that daily marine logs are accurate end completed. Forward copies of these reports to the shore-base office
-Ensures that all flag State, Classification Society, statutory regulation, and minimum manning requirements are complied with
-Coordinates and supervises periodic inspections of the rig’s structure, including hull compartments and critical joints
-Assists in the effective management of the Preventive Maintenance System and ensures all record are properly maintained
-Supervises the operation and maintenance of pollution control system
-Prepares Job Safety Analysis for hazardous marine operations
POSITION AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
-Bsc of Science in Engineering, numeric sciences or High school diploma / professional equipment equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be submitted in lieu of formal education
-Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the marine aspect of the drilling unit
-Basic computer skills
-Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates
-This position requires an individual with exceptional organization skills
Deadline for all applications is 15th March 2011.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
