Deepwater Ballast Control Operator

Deepwater Ballast Control Operator

A Deepwater Ballast Control Operator is responsible for ensuring the stability of offshore facilities through ballast and fluid transfer operations. This role requires a USCG BCO license, commitment to safety, operational integrity, and continuous improvement in marine operations.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate personal leadership in process and occupational safety.

Utilize the GoM Safe Practices Manual to control and mitigate work hazards.

Ensure compliance with Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and Operating Management Standard (OMS).

Perform duties of Issuing Authority (IA) or Performing Authority (PA) in accordance with ISSOW.

Manage marine operations focusing on ballast and fluid transfer, vessel maneuvering, and system management.

Calculate weight shifts and center of gravity to maintain facility stability.

Provide marine input for projects and turnaround preparations.

Ensure compliance with Guidance on Certification (GoC) for maintenance work.

Collaborate with functional support to address process safety and operational optimization.

Record maintenance routines and defects in Maximo with detail.

Complete planned maintenance routines and procedures.

Monitor and manage supply levels of production chemicals, critical spares, and materials.

Comply with Management of Change (MoC) process for procedural and equipment changes.

Record shift and crew-change handovers accurately.

Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

Participate in root-cause failure investigations to enhance operational efficiency.

Maintain technical integrity of instrument equipment and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.

Engage in coaching and knowledge sharing with team members.

Regularly review performance objectives and progress with supervisor.

Implement performance management and career development processes.

Ensure compliance with GoM competency requirements and regulatory competence.

Maintain learning and development through the Virtual Training Assistant (VTA) portal.

Engage in Competency Management Assurance Standard (CMAS) requirements.

Act as a member of the emergency response team and participate in drills and exercises.

Qualifications

USCG BCO license required.

Offshore experience preferred.

Fully Vaccinated.

Rigger Certification.

Crane Certification.

Supervisory Experience desired.