Officer of the Watch Deck - DPO at Uniterm Nigeria Limited

Uniterm Nigeria Limited was incorporated in 2004. It has grown rapidly with professional staff of about 200 delivering quality and cost effective services in the Oil & Gas sector of the Nigerian economy. Uniterm is a Nigerian Company owned by Nigerians. The workforce is made up of professionals drawn across the world.

Uniterm is under the management of highly technical personnel with combined experience level of 150 years. Uniterm is a member of International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the management staff are members of various professional bodies around the world. Uniterm has offices in Portharcourt and Lagos Nigeria, Houston in USA and Calgary in Canada. Uniterm has key Technical Partners in order to continue to use state-of-the-art technology to deliver services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Officer of the Watch Deck - DPO

Location: Rivers
Job Type: Full Time

Duties

• Percentages do not apply to Offshore employees as those change based on vessel(s) / project(s)
• The keeping of a safe navigational watch as Watch Officer, as directed by the Master / Chief Officer and guided by applicable company procedures and standing orders. 
• The keeping of a safe port / cargo watch as Watch Officer as directed by the Master / Chief Officer 
• Ensuring that all cargo is secured and cargo transfers are organized correctly, if required by the Master / Chief Officer.
• Ensuring that the Master or Chief Officer is informed immediately of any condition or incident that arises as per standing instruction 
• Ensuring that no major action will be undertaken or executed without informing the Master or Chief Officer or, where applicable, the Superintendent and Chief Engineer. 
• Ensuring that all navigational charts and publications are corrected up-to-date and navigational warnings displayed, if so delegated by the Master 
• Ensuring that all navigational equipment is functioning correctly and reporting equipment defects. 
• Ensuring that all GMDSS communication equipment is functioning correctly and reporting any defects. Performing daily, weekly and monthly checks and maintaining the GMDSS log book.
• Performing emergency duties in accordance with the vessel's Muster List / Station Bill.
• Any other tasks as delegated by the Chief Officer or the Master. 
• Assisting with the administration and application of Helix Safety Systems as required.I
• Acting as DP Operator or stand-by DP Operator as directed by the Master 
• Ensuring that all relevant parties are kept fully informed of vessel movements and activities
• Deploying DP reference systems as required by the operation in hand 
• Maintaining a personal log of his DP experience which is to be approved by the Master
• Ensuring that DP logbooks and checklists are correctly completed 
• Reporting and recording of DP equipment defects and DP incidents 
• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management
• Complete other duties and/or projects as required and assigned by management.

Requirements
Education:

• The OOW acting as SDPO or DPO shall be, as a minimum, qualified in accordance with STCW 95 Regulation II/1 and hold a DP Operator's Certificate, issued by the Nautical Institute. (Additional requirements are contained in the Vessel Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience as 1st Officer or 2nd Officer on a DP operated pipelay or construction vessel.

Skills:

• Fluent in both verbal and written English, Computer literate.

Special Requirements:

• Additional requirements are contained in the Vessel Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel. In the role as Officer of the Watch, he has the authority to take any action necessary (or stop any activity) in the first instance (in the absence of the Master / Chief Officer) to ensure the safety of the vessel, personnel and the protection of the marine environment.

Decision Making:

• The Officer of the Watch (Deck) coordinates with the Master / Chief Officer, Officer of the Watch (Engineer), or any other person necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: The Officer of the Watch (Deck) may additionally perform the duties of Senior DPO or DPO where required. He may also hold the position of Ship Security Officer, as required by the ISPS Code, if so designated in the Ship Security Plan.