- The Cargo Operator will exhibit a high standard of safety behavior and will ensure that all aspects of Cargo and Cargo Utility operations are carried out safely and effectively.
- The Cargo Operator is also responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts and valves.
- The cargo operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel.
Authority
- The Cargo Operator is authorized to carry out cargo loading and offloading and maintenance of cargo systems and utilities
Immediate Subordinates
- Visitors, Sub Contractors
Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards
- 1) Prepare for Start-up, Monitor and Shutdown Cargo Operations
- 1 Prepare to Start Marine and Cargo Operations.
- 2 Start-up Marine and Cargo Operations.
- 3 Monitor and Maintain Marine and Cargo Operations.
- 4 Prepare and shutdown Marine and Cargo Operations.
- 2) Isolate, Maintain and Reinstate Pumproom and Cargo Systems
- 1 Operate under PTW and Isolation Certificates and conduct toolbox talks.
- 2 Contribute to Tank Entry, Inspection, Maintenance and Preservation Activities.
- 3 Test Isolations for integrity to company procedures.
- 4 Depressurize, drain and vent, de-gas, the plant or system as required according to procedures or operating guides.
- 5 Confirm that the working area is free of hazards as per Permit or procedure using appropriate tests, (gas/H2S Inert, Volts etc.).
- 6 Communicate effectively with team and CCR.
- 7 Perform maintenance and preservation activities within limit of responsibility and training.
- 8 Perform De-isolation; testing and re-instatement of plant are carried out according to procedure.
- 3) Monitor And Maintain Pollution Control Measures
- 1 Ensure that controlled process discharges from area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.
- 2 Ensure that unplanned discharges are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation.
- 3 Deal with equipment, waste or other materials for disposal according to the correct procedure.
- 4) Emergency Response
- 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
- 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.
Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies
Offshore - Maintain tank condition
Offshore - Rigging and lifting
Offshore - Environmental Management System
Offshore - Perform Cargo Load, Internal Transfer and Stability Assurance
Offshore - Manage Cargo Quantity
Offshore - Crude Oil and Water Washing Operations
Offshore - Safety Management
Offshore - Routine Servicing of COW Machines
Offshore - Confined space entries
Offshore - Manage Manual Sampling
Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience
- 3 years’ experience as Pumpman on oil tankers (VLCC experience preferred).
- STCW Reg AII/4 certification.
- Understanding of Permit to Work systems; Mechanical Isolation Standards, Risk Assessment and COSHH.
- Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.