SBM Offshore N.V.
Cargo Operator

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Cargo Supervisor
Background
The Cargo Operator will exhibit a high standard of safety behavior and will ensure that all aspects of Cargo and Cargo Utility operations are carried out safely and effectively.
The Cargo Operator is also responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts, and valves.
The cargo operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel.
Authority
The Cargo Operator is authorized to carry out cargo loading and offloading and maintenance of cargo systems and utilities.
Immediate Subordinates
Visitors, Sub Contractors
Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards
1) Prepare for Start-up, Monitor and Shutdown Cargo Operations
- Prepare to Start Marine and Cargo Operations.
- Start-up Marine and Cargo Operations.
- Monitor and Maintain Marine and Cargo Operations.
- Prepare and shutdown Marine and Cargo Operations.
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2) Isolate, Maintain and Reinstate Pumproom and Cargo Systems
- Operate under PTW and Isolation Certificates and conduct toolbox talks.
- Contribute to Tank Entry, Inspection, Maintenance and Preservation Activities.
- Test Isolations for integrity to company procedures.
- Depressurize, drain and vent, de-gas, the plant or system as required according to procedures or operating guides.
- Confirm that the working area is free of hazards as per Permit or procedure using appropriate tests (gas/H2S Inert, Volts etc.).
- Communicate effectively with team and CCR.
- Perform maintenance and preservation activities within the limit of responsibility and training.
- Perform De-isolation; testing and re-instatement of plant are carried out according to procedure.
3) Monitor And Maintain Pollution Control Measures
- Ensure that controlled process discharges from the area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.
- Ensure that unplanned discharges are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure, and regulation.
- Deal with equipment, waste, or other materials for disposal according to the correct procedure.


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4) Emergency Response
- Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
- Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.
Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies
- Offshore - Maintain tank condition
- Offshore - Rigging and lifting
- Offshore - Environmental Management System
- Offshore - Perform Cargo Load, Internal Transfer and Stability Assurance
- Offshore - Manage Cargo Quantity
- Offshore - Crude Oil and Water Washing Operations
- Offshore - Safety Management
- Offshore - Routine Servicing of COW Machines
- Offshore - Confined space entries
- Offshore - Manage Manual Sampling
Pre-hire Qualifications And Experience
- 3 years’ experience as Pumpman on oil tankers (VLCC experience preferred).
- STCW Reg AII/4 certification.
- Understanding of Permit to Work systems; Mechanical Isolation Standards, Risk Assessment, and COSHH.
- Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.
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