Chief Mate

Company Description:

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Project: PLBH

Job Title: Chief Mate

Location: Worldwide (currently for Azerbaijan)

Job Description:

MISSION

• Responsible for the safety and security of the ship, oversee the deck department and report to the Master, operate on a seagoing ship of 3.000 gross tonnage or more, and able to operate, according with Company Procedures, any NOT DP vessels

• Be the second in charge of the Master and collaborate with him in the definition and execution of the navigation plans

• Assist the Master in the safe and efficient General vessel's conduction

• Act as the Vessel Safety Officer, as defined by SOLAS regulations and Company HSES procedures.

• Act as the Ship Security Officer, as per ISPS Code, whenever required

• Whenever required, act as BS (barge supervisor) or BCO (ballast control operator) as defined in IMO resolution A. 1079 (28)

TASKS

• Report to Master, keep watching the Bridge and direct the officers and deck personnel, ensuring that operate with discipline and efficiency according to Company requirements, State, Class, Flag, ISM, ISPS, MLC2006, SOLAS, MARPOL, relevant statutory and client requirements

• Act on behalf of the Master to ensure that all the crew respect the company policies and standing order

• Assist the Master during navigation, manoeuvring and operative phases as per Company procedure

• Propose to the Master to review the operation manual depending on changes to equipment or standard operating procedures

• Report to the Master unsafe acts/conditions and other issues with implications for safe operation, marine environment and navigability in compliance with HSES procedures

• Carry out stability and lifting calculations prior to allowing any ballasting, considering if trim, stability and stress of the vessel are within the maximum limit allowed, in accordance with international Rules (Conventions; coordinate movements of cranes and ballasting of the vessel

• Maintain garbage treatment and record according to Administration rules (flag, local and international) and company policy

• Liaise with Master for maintain cargo gear certifications and lifting equipment

• Monitoring trim/heel and the ROV launching operation if required

• Compile reports as per Company procedures; ensure implementation of the permit to work system and relevant isolation and confined space; oversee implementation of all elements of Ship Security Plan and arrange regular safety drills as per Company procedures and Master instructions

• Liaise closely with other departments on matters concerning the Company SMS

• Apply and follow the on board training and drill programme in due time as directed by Company, SOLAS/relevant requirements and Master's instructions

• Responsible for the Deck Officer and Deck Ratings familiarization Authority

• Take command of the vessel in the event of the Master being unable to continue in command for as long as that condition persists

• Have the responsibility of safe working practices and propose changes to the SMS

• Issue instructions and orders to Deck Officers and Deck Crew.

• Support the Vessel Master with reference to Marine related QMS Tasks (see above) based on received instructions

• Be responsible for Lifting/Rigging Certification System management and updating based on applicable certification scheme

• Be the focal point for Class Inspector during Annual Certification Activity

• Be responsible/coordinate competent personnel during six month internal certification checks

• Be responsible for Pad Eyes Certification/Mapping/Traceability requirements on board the vessel, in cooperation with Field Engineers as applicable

• Coordinate with ASSET Project QCC during Vessel Maintenance activities with reference to specification tasks as applicable

• Report to Master, ensure compliance with the radio watchkeeping requirements of SOLAS and GMDSS regulations

• Maintain a continuous watch on the dedicated distress, urgency and safety communications, receive weather forecast bulletins and meteorological warnings and other Maritime Safety Information, inform the Master as soon as a distress, urgency or safety communication is received

Qualifications

• STCW required certificates, National CoC Reg. II/2 and endorsement

• Completion of all training and certifications as described in the Training Matrix

• MOU stability course (where applicable)

Experience

• Minimum three (3) Years as Officer in Charge for Navigational Watch (Expert Seniority)

• A minimum experience of One (1) year on off-shore activity unless a defined rank of Master had been previously covered on board merchant marine vessels

• Handling computerized control systems

MATRIX TRAINING NAME STCW REG.

• STCW Certificate of competency II/2
• STCW Personal survival techniques A-VI/1-1
• STCW Fire prevention and firefighting A-VI/1-2
• STCW Elementary first aid A-VI/1-3
• STCW Personal safety & social responsibilities A-VI/1-4
• STCW Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boat (other than fast rescue boat) A-VI/2-1
• STCW Fast rescue boat A-VI/2-2
• STCW Advanced firefighting A-VI/3
• STCW Medical care A-VI/4-2
• STCW GMDSS A-IV/2
• STCW ECDIS generic training A-II/1, A/II-2
• STCW ECDIS ship specific equipment training1 A-II/1, A/II-2
• STCW Radar A-II/1
• STCW ARPA A-II/1 – A-II/2
• STCW Radar ARPA – Bridge teamwork A-II/2
• STCW Polar code basic training A-V/4-1
• STCW Polar code advanced training A-V/4-2
• STCW Ship security officer A-VI/5
• STCW Leadership & teamwork (bridge) A-II/1 - AII/2
• SOLAS Chapter III 19.3.3.8 (Marine Evacuation System) - -
• OPITO H2S awareness course - -
• OPITO Basic offshore safety & emergency training including HUET and CA-EBS - -
• -- Dangerous goods by air (CAA) - -
• OPITO Helideck operation initial training (HO IT) - -
• OPITO HDA helideck emergency response team member (HERTM) - -
• OPITO HLO helideck emergency response team leader (HERTL) - -
• -- Helicopter Administrator - -
• DP7 DP induction basic course - NI approved - -
• DP7 DP simulator advanced course - NI approved - -
• DP7 Unlimited offshore DP certificate – NI approved - -
• -- Safe Return to Port - -

What are we looking for?

• Education: Master's Degree/bachelor’s degree

• Experience: 3+ years’ experience as Chief Mate onboard an offshore pipelay vessel with 8-point mooring system

• Languages: English Language skills required

Technical Skills:

• Capability to supervise and coordinate the deployment, operation, and maintenance of the vessel's 8-point spread mooring system.

• Must possess the ability to supervise and coordinate local marine personnel

• Proven experience managing and directing Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels during complex anchor deployment, retrieval, and shifting operations.

• Ensure the symmetrical arrangement of anchors around the barge to maintain absolute structural stability and precise station-keeping against omnidirectional environmental forces (wind and currents) as well as heavy-load pipeline tension during continuous pipelay operations.

Nice to have:

• Experience in Caspian area

• Ukraine and/or Russian language

What can we offer to you:

• Open Ended Contract

• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.

• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more in our website: https://www.saipem.com/en/gpsag

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