Job DescriptionWood is recruiting a Vessel Control Systems Operator (Control Room Operator) to join its Operations team focusing on the oil and gas petrochemical industry. This opportunity is offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, working on a regular rotation.
The Role- Location: Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador
- Site / Office based: Terra Nova FPSO
- Hours of work: 12 hours per day
- Rotation / work pattern: 21 day on - 21 day off rotation
- Required: Site specific medical, drug and alcohol testing
- Unionized position: Rates follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement
You will be working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as well as noisy conditions. Work may be indoors or outdoors, and at extreme temperatures.
In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.
ResponsibilitiesTypical responsibilities:
- Monitor and control various FPSO systems
- Operate the thruster assisted positioning mooring system
- Handle cargo and ballast operations, and distribute and control inert gas to cargo and ballast tanks
- Support crude oil washing operations
- Oversee shuttle tanker operations during cargo transfers
- Maintain awareness and control of field traffic movements
- Maintain communications with the production control system operator
- Participate in the emergency response team
- Maintain GMDSS radio watch from CCR (Nightshift)
QualificationsSkills And Qualifications: What makes you remarkable?
Requirements- A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Two or more years of experience with tanker and exposure to the offshore oil and gas environment
- Experience in dynamic positioning systems and Canadian East Coast ice management procedures is an asset
- Chief Mate Unlimited certification
- Restricted Radio Telephone certificate with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- (GMDSS)
- Crude Oil Washing certificate and Inert Gas certificates would be assets
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Preference for:- Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies or Diploma in Nautical Science
- Specialized Oil Tanker Endorsement (level two)
- Rigging and Banksman certification
- Trained as Coxswain
- Knowledge of helicopter landing operations and aviation weather reporting
Other important information- Must pass a site-specific drug and alcohol test, as required by the customer
- Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
- Able to meet physical requirements of frequent walking, climbing, standing, bending, twisting and crawling for the duration of the shift
- Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position
For this position, the following training / certifications would be considered and asset:- Basic Survival Training (BST) including HUET and HUEBA
- Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Alive
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015)
- Offshore Safety Regulatory Awareness
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- Emergency First Aid
