Overview
The Deepwater Lead Deck Operator / Lead Marine Systems Technician is a multi‑skilled leadership role responsible for the safe and efficient operation of offshore production processing systems and the marine systems of a floating production facility. This position provides direct operational leadership, ensures regulatory and environmental compliance, and maintains facility stability through effective marine, ballast, and fluid transfer operations.
This role serves as a key interface between operations, maintenance, and leadership teams, setting expectations for safety, operational excellence, and communication.
Candidates should be open to international rotational assignments on a 28‑day on / 28‑day off schedule, as required.
Responsibilities
Operations & Leadership
- Lead and directly participate in the startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of production processing and utility systems.
- Supervise offshore operations personnel, ensuring all work is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and safety meetings, actively participating in Safety, Quality, and Environmental programs.
- Operate within the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring proper risk assessments and job safety analyses are completed.
- Maintain clear and precise communication during operations and maintenance activities.
- Foster a positive safety culture and effective working relationships offshore.
Process & Production Oversight
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters including levels, flow rates, pressure, and temperature.
- Troubleshoot process upsets to maximize production quality and export volumes.
- Ensure accurate daily production reporting in accordance with company and client requirements.
- Conduct and oversee sampling activities and respond appropriately to sample results.
- Witness third‑party meter calibrations and prove export oil meters when required
Marine & Facility Systems
- Maintain responsibility for marine operations, including:
- Ballast and fluid transfer operations
- Facility stability and trim control
- Weight shift and center‑of‑gravity calculations
- Ensure overall stability and integrity of the floating production facility.
- Oversee and maintain marine systems including:
- Ballast, bilge, seawater, and firewater systems
- Deck mooring and lifting equipment
- Ventilation, air, water, and emergency systems
- Inspect, operate, and troubleshoot pumps, valves, and associated marine equipment.
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all personnel wear proper PPE and comply with safety procedures.
- Manage, monitor, and report environmental discharges and emissions in compliance with applicable limits and regulations.
- Ensure produced water quality meets SBMPC or local regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain all required BSEE testing records, operational logs, and maintenance documentation.
- Inspect, maintain, and test firefighting, fire and gas, and emergency shutdown systems.
- Advise maintenance personnel on operational hazards and system‑specific risks.
Maintenance & Documentation
- Oversee testing, calibration, inspection, and maintenance of process, utility, and marine equipment.
- Manage chemical handling and treatment programs.
- Complete all mandatory documentation required by customers and regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
- This position is for an exciting future opportunity.
- Marine Operations Endorsement required
- Supervisor Endorsement required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 15 years of offshore experience as a Production Operator required
- Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems
- Medically fit for offshore work; ENG1 or equivalent offshore medical certification
- Proven leadership experience in offshore or deepwater operations
