3rd Mate Job at Transocean

Transocean is the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, provides the most versatile fleet of mobile offshore drilling units to help clients find and develop oil and natural gas reserves. Building on more than 50 years of experience with the highest specification rigs, our approximately 18,000 employees are focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance. 


We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: 3rd Mate - Nigeria Nationals
Job ID: 2000797
Location: Lagos
Reports to: The Chief Mechanic

Job Description

• Supervises the Motor Operator.

Basic Function:

• Assist the 2nd Mate in operating the automated and fixed station keeping system of the rig and stand navigation watch as required.
• Assist in ensuring that the rig's navigation systems are correct, current, and maintained in full working order.

Duties and Responsibilities 
Operations/Maintenance:

Authority I:

• Ensure all navigation operations are carried out in accordance to Company policies and procedures.

Authority III:

• Operate dynamic positioning (DP) equipment under the direction of the 2nd Mate.

Authority II:

• Assist in maintaining the rig in a stable condition and at the correct draft and trim.

Authority II:

• Assist in the setup of the DP system operational parameters - ensure all DP system data are recorded.

Authority II

• Assist in performing Preventive Maintenance on DP equipment.

Authority II:

• Assist with running and maintaining records for hydrophones and subsea beacons.

Authority II:

• Make regular use of the onboard simulator for training purposes, where available.

Authority II:

• Ensure there is adequate power and reserves of power for the maintenance of position and operations - give immediate attention to any problems.

Authority I:

• Ensure that all defects and anomalies are reported to the 2nd Mate or Chief Mate and relevant department heads. Maintain records of these and ensure they are corrected adequately.

Authority II:

• Understudy the 2nd Mate and deputize as required. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
• Valid Unlimited 3rd Mates License. Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning courses.
• Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit and basic computer skills.

Qualification

• High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience and demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
• Valid Unlimited 3rd Mates License. Nautical Institute Dynamic Positioning courses.
• Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
• Knowledge of all technical calculations required for the safe operation of the drilling unit and basic computer skills.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online