RIG MOVER

QatarEnergy

Primary Purpose of the Job

Ensure that all planning and preparations are completed prior to the rig/barge movements.
Hands on jack up rigs/barges' movement as a person in charge of rig/barge moves.
Perform the move in the role of Pilot working closely with rig management and owner's insurance representative to ensure that the rig is moved safely in accordance with both QatarEnergy's and Rig's Operations Procedures Guidelines preventing damage to the unit, QatarEnergy's or JV's assets.
Act as company marine representative for QatarEnergy and Joint Venture partners during Rig moves and other marine operations.
Ensure that, on completion of the move, all records and documentations are completed.

Required Experience and Skills

Experience in tanker or towing operations to be gained in the rank of Chief Officer or Master would be advantageous.
Fully familiar with the movement of all types of jack up drilling units and be capable of conducting rig moves from a Hands on' prospective. Should be able to demonstrate that he has been conducting rig moves in an unsupervised capacity for five years and should have around 100 moves on to fixed structures, using towing vessels only.
Fully familiar with all aspects of marine operations connected with the offshore industry and should be willing to train an existing work force.
The Marine field encompasses a multitude of disciplines and therefore experience in other marine operations besides Rig/Barge move operations is desirable. Examples of other desirable experience are :-
Offshore Oil Operations, Marine Inspection and Investigation, Marine Consultancy, DP Operations, Pipe lay, Construction Barge Operations and Tankers moorings.

Educational Qualifications

Unlimited Foreign Going Master Class I (Master Mariner) Certificate of Competency issued by or equivalent to United Kingdom Department of Transport.
Sufficient to acquire a Class I Certificate of Competence together with a minimum of five years' experience in Rig/Barge operations in a senior position.