Anchor Foreman

General Information

Job Title: Anchor Foreman

Department: Offshore

Section: Operations - Barges

Reporting, Interaction Lines & Operating Environment

Functionally reports to

Operationally reports to

Supervises

Working relationships

• Work is performed under general direction of his supervisor

Operating Environment

• The role entails working in a noisy environment with irregular working hours under extreme conditions of temperature

Job Purpose

• Responsible for overseeing the positioning of the anchors during setting up of a barge and during pipe laying operations

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist the Barge Foreman in setting up the barge on work locations
• Prepare anchors, pennant wires and different types of buoys during barge mobilization
• Check the condition of the barge mooring system i.e. anchor winches and anchor wires, and report findings to the Barge Foreman
• Plot anchor positions as depicted in the approved anchor pattern; in the absence of such a pattern, plan and plot positions with the concurrence of senior colleagues
• Monitor the position of a barge during repositioning of anchors onto the seabed with Anchor Handling Tugs (AHTS) to ensure that the barge is well positioned through all phases of the lay operation
• Report cases of accidents, incidents and near-misses to senior colleagues for investigation and further action
• Be in-charge of the tower’s operation, running anchors and movement of the barge on its anchors
• Record and maintain relevant documentation related to anchor handling in accordance with vessels procedures
• Check the condition of anchors, buoys and pennant wires on a frequent basis, and verify the positioning of anchors once the barge is operational
• Provide necessary assistance to the Barge Foreman with deck activities when anchor related duties are minimal
• Compliance in accordance with section/Company policies & procedures, Policy of Integrity & Code of Conduct & HSE standards

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

Relevant Experience

• Secondary School Certificate with a discipline-specific Technical qualification, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries

Competencies

• Good written and spoken English communication skills
• Knowledgeable of all standard offshore safety training requirements
• Knowledgeable of HSEMS, environmental awareness, hazardous material awareness and handling of waste
• Must have experience of using hand and power tool
• Good written & spoken English communication skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently
• Keen eye for detail