Deepwater Lead Deck Operator / Marine Systems Technician

Deepwater Lead Deck Operator / Lead Marine Systems Technician

The Deepwater Lead Deck Operator / Lead Marine Systems Technician is a multi-skilled leadership role responsible for the safe and efficient operation of offshore production processing systems and the marine systems of a floating production facility. This position provides direct operational leadership, ensures regulatory and environmental compliance, and maintains facility stability through effective marine, ballast, and fluid transfer operations.

This role serves as a key interface between operations, maintenance, and leadership teams, setting expectations for safety, operational excellence, and communication.

Candidates should be open to international rotational assignments on a 28-day on / 28-day off schedule, as required.

Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Lead and directly participate in the startup, operation, monitoring, and shutdown of production processing and utility systems.
• Supervise offshore operations personnel, ensuring all work is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and safety meetings, actively participating in Safety, Quality, and Environmental programs.
• Operate within the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring proper risk assessments and job safety analyses are completed.
• Maintain clear and precise communication during operations and maintenance activities.
• Foster a positive safety culture and effective working relationships offshore.

Process & Production Oversight

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize process parameters including levels, flow rates, pressure, and temperature.
• Troubleshoot process upsets to maximize production quality and export volumes.
• Ensure accurate daily production reporting in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Conduct and oversee sampling activities and respond appropriately to sample results.
• Witness third-party meter calibrations and prove export oil meters when required

Marine & Facility Systems

• Maintain responsibility for marine operations, including:
• Ballast and fluid transfer operations
• Facility stability and trim control
• Weight shift and center-of-gravity calculations
• Ensure overall stability and integrity of the floating production facility.
• Oversee and maintain marine systems including:
• Ballast, bilge, seawater, and firewater systems
• Deck mooring and lifting equipment
• Ventilation, air, water, and emergency systems
• Inspect, operate, and troubleshoot pumps, valves, and associated marine equipment.

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all personnel wear proper PPE and comply with safety procedures.
• Manage, monitor, and report environmental discharges and emissions in compliance with applicable limits and regulations.
• Ensure produced water quality meets SBMPC or local regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain all required BSEE testing records, operational logs, and maintenance documentation.
• Inspect, maintain, and test firefighting, fire and gas, and emergency shutdown systems.
• Advise maintenance personnel on operational hazards and system-specific risks.

Maintenance & Documentation

• Oversee testing, calibration, inspection, and maintenance of process, utility, and marine equipment.
• Manage chemical handling and treatment programs.
• Complete all mandatory documentation required by customers and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Marine Operations Endorsement required
• Supervisor Endorsement required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 15 years of offshore experience as a Production Operator required
• Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) systems
• Medically fit for offshore work; ENG1 or equivalent offshore medical certification
• Proven leadership experience in offshore or deepwater operations