Anchor Foreman

Required Skills

Requires a secondary school certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries, good written and spoken English communication skills, and knowledge of standard offshore safety training requirements. Proficiency in using hand and power tools, and the ability to work in a team or independently are essential.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Engineering - Civil & Construction Company Industry Shipping & Freight 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, including 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 vessel 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. Ensure compliance with section and company policies and procedures, policy of integrity and code of conduct, and HSE standards. Educational qualifications and certifications Secondary school certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification, or equivalent. Relevant experience Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in similar industries. Competencies Good written and spoken English communication skills. Knowledge of all standard offshore safety training requirements. Knowledge of HSEMS, environmental awareness, hazardous material awareness and handling of waste. Experience using hand and power tools. Ability to work in a team or independently. Keen eye for detail. Apply Now