Ballast and Mooring Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Ballast and Mooring Supervisor to join our Operations team and oversee critical marine activities across offshore, shipyard, port, and major infrastructure projects. This role is vital in ensuring the safe, stable, and technically sound execution of heavy cargo transport and marine load-out operations.

Roll Group offers a total solution for the transportation, lifting and installation of heavy cargo. Our land/sea combination enables us to offer ‘Factory to Foundation’ solutions. With engineering capabilities, a diverse asset base and the ability to adapt, Roll Group takes care of heavy cargo and provides effective, innovative and sustainable services using our unique know-how.

Roll Group owns a versatile heavy-transport seagoing fleet consisting of dock-type vessels, which all have the option of three loading modes – Ro-Ro, Flo-Flo and Lo-Lo – as well as deck carriers. On the land side, Roll Group operates a large number of modern heavy-lift cranes with capacities of up to 4,000 tons, Self-Propelled Modular Trailers (SPMTs) and conventional trailers. The specific characteristics of Roll Group’s asset base ensure the ability to serve a wide range of markets, such as Mining, Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, supervise, and control ballasting, de-ballasting, and mooring activities for barges, pontoons, and floating structures.
• Implement approved ballast, mooring, towing, and load-out/load-in procedures.
• Monitor vessel drafts, trim, stability margins, and deck-loading conditions during operations.
• Supervise mobilization, inspection, and operation of ballast pumps, hoses, valves, and related equipment.
• Lead mooring arrangements and monitor line tension, barge position, and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with Barge Masters, Tug Masters, Marine Superintendents, Heavy Lift Supervisors, Engineers, and client representatives.
• Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and emergency response briefings.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports of ballast and mooring activities.
• Coach and supervise operators and marine crew to ensure competence and safe practices.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Offshore Engineering, or related discipline (equivalent experience considered).
• 7–10 years of relevant marine operations experience (ballasting, mooring, barging, offshore construction, heavy lift, port operations).
• 3–5 years of supervisory or lead experience in ballast, mooring, or marine operations.
• Proven track record in critical heavy cargo and offshore module operations.
• Strong leadership, safety awareness, and operational discipline.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile international projects.
• Collaborative environment with industry experts.
• Professional growth through continuous improvement initiatives and technical development.

The recruitment procedure will include two face-to-face interviews, possibly back-to-back. Your terms of employment and benefits package will be discussed at a subsequent meeting. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

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