[Valaris] Subsea Engineer

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[Valaris] Subsea Engineer

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Job Summary

The Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator (Sr. DPO) operates the automated and fixed station keeping system of the MODU while on location and acts as the Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) while underway. The Sr. DPO is the Senior Marine representative on the bridge / control room.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reports directly to the Chief Mate or Barge Supervisor. May report directly to the Master if no Chief Mate/Barge Supervisor is on tour.
    Is the senior person on the bridge/control room in the absence of the Chief Mate or Master.
  • Junior Dynamic Positioning Operator (JDPO) and Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) report directly to the SDPO.
  • Complies with the Valaris Management System’s (VMS), policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for proper set up, operation and monitoring of the DP System and associated sensors
  • Operate and understand ballast control system, power management system, bilge system, ventilation system, fire & gas system, fuel system, etc. as per the most recent class-approved DP FMEA and Proving Trials
  • Responsible for maintaining applicable and required regulatory and internal vessel records.
  • Immediately communicates a situation that may result in a position loss or any equipment fault or failure that degrades station-keeping ability
  • Maintain DP/Bridge logbooks and other DP records as required
  • Maintain records of system anomalies and ensure they are adequately corrected
  • Support Preventive and Corrective DP equipment maintenance
  • Support acoustic system setup and deployment
  • Understand basic drill floor operations and their potential impact on DP operations
  • Ensure effective communication with the drill floor, Engine Control Room (ECR) and ROV (when deployed) while connected to the seabed
  • Maintain operational awareness and plans DP operations to support the overall operational goal
  • Maintain awareness of Permits to Work and Isolated equipment as it pertains to equipment or systems that support DP operations
  • Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, company requirements and contractual obligations
  • Prepare a comprehensive and accurate work status report and communicate it at end of shift and end of hitch handovers
  • Maintain a safe navigational watch as required and as directed by the Master
  • Review and understand the vessel’s class-approved DP Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Proving Trials
  • Review and understand the requirements of the SSOC procedure
  • Possess full operational knowledge of the data logger
  • Responsible to ensure DPOs and Jr. DPOs receive adequate on-the-job DP training and experience
  • Prepare and execute rig move plans in accordance with Master’s Standing Orders and company procedures
  • Maintain nautical publications and charts as per regulatory standards
  • Maintain Voyage Planning report (transits/field moves)
  • Ensure safe Dynamic Positioning activities and Simultaneous Operations with other vessels.
  • Responsible for maintaining the 500 meter exclusion zone of the vessel
  • Maintain awareness of Permits to Work and Isolated equipment as it pertains to equipment or systems that support DP operations.
  • Perform emergency duties and responsibilities as stated on the Station Bill, DP Emergency Response Plan and vessel specific Emergency Response Manual
Qualifications / Experience
  • Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch License STCW 95 II/1,
  • Valid Flag State endorsement
  • Valid Dynamic Positioning Operator certificate
  • Valid Ballast Control Operator credential (for semi-submersible MODUs)
  • Two years minimum experience as certified DPO on MODU’s and preferably on same type of DP system; or three years minimum experience as certified DPO from other type DP vessel
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Compliant with all mandatory Sr. DPO training described in the Valaris training matrix.
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