EDUCATION
Electrical Technician
Wingfield Technical College, Cape Town
Marine Studies Marine Science Institute of Cape Town
Stability and Ballast Control for Semi submersibles Part 1, 2 and 3, ASSET College, Aberdeen
QUALIFICATIONS
Electrical Technician, South Africa Navy
Bridge Watch keeping Officer, SA Navy [submarines and fleet tankers]
Senior Operations Room Supervising Officer, SA Navy [submarines]
Control Center Supervising Officer, SA Navy [submarines]
ASSET Stability and Ballast Control for semi submersibles [parts: 1, 2 and 3]
First Aid at Sea SAMSA endorsed; Marine Fire Fighting and Prevention SAMSA endorsed
GMDSS Licence; General Radio Operators Licence
HUET; PST; PSSR
EXPERIENCE
Duties and Responsibilities Ballast Control Operator:
Ballast and de-ballast the rig as required to maintain station
Monitor all ballast controls and related instrumentation
Record reports pertaining to stability, boat, and helicopter movements, safety drills and rig activities in the daily logbook
Maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF radio and maintain regular communication with supply and standby vessels
Monitor variable deck load on a daily basis to calculate and maintain the rig’s stability
Prepare the daily and weekly stability report for the rig
Monitor fire alarms, engine conditions, gas detection alarms and take action as directed on Station Bill
Coordinate all helicopter and supply boat traffic to and from the rig
Assist in supervising the transfer of bulk material to and from the rig
Monitor quantities of expendable such a fuel, potable water, drill water and report all finding to Barge Supervisor
Inform the Barge Supervisor or Assistant Barge Supervisor about any anomalies, which may affect the safe and efficient operation of the rig
Carry out Preventative Maintenance on ballast control equipment and other marine equipment as required
Inspect ballast equipment and other marine operation and lifesaving equipment, as required, for safe working conditions
Test fire fighting equipment, obstacle lighting, and audible signals
Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions
Assist in supervising the deck crew during routine and non-routine marine operation
Assist the Barge Supervisor in carrying out rig move plans, aid anchor handling boats, and perform mobilization and demobilization preparations.
Duties and responsibilities as Assistant Barge Engineer:
Assist the barge Engineer (Master) with completing all necessary reports in a comprehensive and timely manner.
Assist the barge Engineer (Master) with the management and supervise maintenance of the Tender and related equipment including close out of all PMS documentation.
Assist the barge Engineer (Master) with the maintenance the unit’s statutory certification and records as required by Class and Flag by means of survey or by any other mandatory regulations issued by IMO etc or any other local country/authority regulatory body.
Assist the barge Engineer (Master) with conducting weekly inspections of both cranes and submitting to onshore support signed inspection reports stating the condition of the cranes.
Verify that the crane operators daily shift inspection check sheets are completed correctly and on time and filed for future review.
Attend all Safety and Training Courses that are deemed necessary for his job position, which are either a Company or Operator requirements.
Assists with drills and trains personnel in scenario response consistent with the Tender Contingency and Emergency Manual requirements.
Perform other duties as directed by the OIM or Barge Engineer
Responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of bulk materials.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
South African Navy Technician and Bridge Watch Keeping Officer / operations room officer / electrical technician
1976 to 1998
Ocean Diamond Mining 2nd Mate / Mining / Deck Officer
1998 to 2001
Offshore Employment:
Offshore Marine Services
February 2006 to April 2008
Diamond Offshore BCO
Songa Offshore BCO
Pride International BCO
Maersk Contractors BCO
Maersk Drilling BCO / Assistant Barge Engineer / Barge Engineer
May 2008 to October 2011
Noble Drilling BCO
October 2011 to December 2014
PRIMARY SKILLS
Ballast Control Operator
Assistant Barge Engineer
GMDSS operator
Radio operator
Electrical technician
Bridge watch keeping officer
Operations Room supervisor and Control Room supervisor.
IN HOUSE TRAINING COURSES
Maersk Management system
Security systems [Identification of threats, vulnerability assessment, security levels, unit security plan and drills and exercises]
Safety training [safety organisation, hazard identification, SJA, permit to work, TBT, Lifting operations]
