Dynamic Positioning Operator-1

About the role

The DPO is the Junior DP watchstander, who trains and works under the direct supervision of the Senior DPO. The DPO is to maintain the vessel on station for operations while on location, and monitor position while underway/making way. They continuously monitor all systems critical for DP operations, while on the DP desk. Serve as Navigational Watch Officer while relieved from DP duty. Maintain constant communication with rig floor, ROV and Engine control room to maintain a high level of awareness to current operations and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Sr. DPO to gain greater knowledge and proficiency in DP operations.
• Optimize vessel position and heading to minimize vessel force required to maintain location.
• Continuously monitor current and forecasted weather and met ocean conditions to anticipate changes in net forces acting on the vessel.
• Understand and follow prescribed WSOG, Standing Orders, Night Orders, and Noble policies.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness while on watch. Take all measures to minimize any distractions to prudent watchkeeping.
• Operate the automated and fixed station keeping system of the vessel.
• Cookordination with Master and Rig Manager to move on or off location, starting or securing the Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems.
• Maintain good communications with the drill floor, engine control room, ROV and Subsea at all times, and advise whenever a situation is developing that might affect operations.
• Assist Chief Mate and Master with deck operations as required.
• Aid in the maintenance of DP system components and position monitoring references if necessary.
• Implement and uphold safety and environmental compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marine Transportation preferred.
• 1+ years of experience on DP vessels and experience in an industrial marine environment.
• Unlimited DPO certificate issued by the Nautical Institute.
• USCG Unlimited Tonnage Any Oceans Third Mate's License, or equivalent.
• Completion of all training requirements for the position within designated time period.
• Proficient in office applications, dynamic positioning control systems, and other systems required for the position.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of the architecture of distributed automation systems.
• Practical operation of the DP control system, including changing between systems and the various modes of operation.
• Basic understanding of: (1) drilling operations and well-control; (2) Emergency Disconnect Sequences (EDS) and Blowout Preventor (BOP) operations; (3) boat handling; (4) diesel generator controls, operations, and failure modes; (5) helicopter operations – be familiar with basic operational theory and failure modes of pitch/roll/heave sensors; (6) Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations; (7) rig offset test to verify stack heading; (8) WSOG, drift-off calculations, and riser analysis.
• Knowledge of general math, trigonometry, and geometry.
• System-specific knowledge of (1) DP Control System redundancy, alarms & warnings; (2) Vessel Management System redundancy, alarms and warnings.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.