Vessel Bridge Officer

Location: Wyandotte

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position

Summary

Managing the crew of the vessel and ensuring their safety through implementation of policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL:

• Ensure safe and efficient navigation and operation of the vessel.
• Direct or coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, or operating, maintaining, or repairing ship equipment.
• Inspect vessel to ensure safety of crew, passengers, and environment.
• Aid in the training and development of crew members as outlined in company policy and procedures.
• Learn and Implement company and vessel policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of daily activities, prepare progress reports, and personnel reports.
• Maintain flag state and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize navigational aids, such as radars, ECDIS, Radios, GPS, lights, buoys to avoid hazards to the vessel.
• Remain fully informed and adhere to all relevant laws, regulations and directives affecting the operation of the vessel.
• Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
• Coordinate activities of crew members that are responsible for operating safety equipment such as: the ship's life boats, FRC, anchor windless and radio.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

For Unlimited Endorsements:

• Two (2) to three (3) years minimum Multi Service Vessel (MSV) experience.
• Vessel experience within the Survey, Research and oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of Safety Management System "SMS" shipboard procedures.
• Merchant Mariner's Credential Oceans
• License with a minimum rating of 10,000 ITC or Unlimited Oceans. (NO OSV Endorsement's)
• STCW (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification).
• ECDIS
• ARPA
• Radar
• DPO Unlimited Certification.
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Radio Operator's License.
• Safe Gulf experience.
• HLO / HLO Fire
• Valid TWIC card.
• Valid Passport

For 1600 GRT/3000 ITC Endorsements:

• Two (2) to three (3) years minimum Multi Service Vessel (MSV) experience.
• Vessel experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.
• Merchant Mariner's Credential.

License with a 1600 GRT/3000 ITC rating upon Oceans:

• STCW (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification).
• DPO Unlimited Certification.
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Radio Operator's License.
• ARPA
• Safe Gulf experience.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Valid Passport.

For 500 GRT Endorsements:

• Two (2) to three (3) years minimum Survey Vessel experience.
• Vessel experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of SMS shipboard procedures.
• Merchant Mariner's Credential.

License with a 500 GRT rating:

• STCW (Standard Training and Watch Keeping Certification).
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) Radio Operator's License.
• Safe Gulf experience.
• Valid TWIC card.
• Valid Passport.

PREFERRED:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Vocational training.
• DP II Experience (not required for 500 GRT rating)
• Security Clearance (not required for GOM Vessels)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.

Additional Information PAY, BENEFITS AND

WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows:

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the…