Deck Foreman (OR2102)

Job description

Job Description as Deck Foreman with Stork:

The Deck Forman is responsible for the leadership and co-ordination of the deck, and occasionally helideck crew to effectively provide logistical and service support in ensuring efficient and safe materials transfer, crane, boat, helicopter, scaffold and rigging operations. 

Task and Responsibilities as Deck Foreman:

Main Duties

Responsible for ensuring all rigging and lifting equipment is in good condition, stored correctly and controlled efficiently.
Hold toolbox talks, conduct task analyses, risk assessments, and raise permits for non-routine tasks.
The Deck Foreman is also responsible for providing logistical, rigging and general support to other departments.  Duties for which could include maintaining helideck equipment, planning and supervising offloading and back loading of vessels and ensuring that crane corridors and no-lift areas are clearly identified and observed.
Waste management services for the platform in compliance with statutory and company regulations
Together with the LOLER Focal Point, maintain rigging & lifting equipment and control its issue and use as determined by operating procedures.
They will need to liaise with the Material Co-ordinator for the management and coordination of the supply vessels, including; manifesting, laydown management, back loading and distribution of received materials.
Assist in facilitating communication between the workforce, CNOOC and Stork personnel.
Be aware of the implications of legislation or other good industry practice relating to the tasks and location.
Keep all appropriate records and complete any necessary paperwork required.
The Deck Foreman will be required to act as the appointed platform HLO and within this role shall be required to organise the safe operation of the helidecks and surrounding areas including daily/ weekly checks of landing areas, fire monitors and associated emergency equipment.
Must ensure the helideck crew is sufficiently trained on maintaining compliance with company, client and CAA procedures.
Must ensure a valid work permit is issued for relevant work scopes, ensure all procedures are in place and all personnel involved are fully briefed and understand the requirements of said permit.
Must have knowledge of all relevant standards, specifications, lifting rules and regulations including permit to work systems.
The Deck Foreman shall be required to liaise with CNOOC, Stork Site Representative and various Department Heads.
Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and confident working both as part of a team and on own initiative. 

HSEQ Responsibilities

Provide proactive and visible HSE leadership to the Service Team workforce
Demonstrate commitments to safety through language, behaviour and actions
Demonstrate recognition and responsibility for safety compliance of CNOOC’s values and Site Safety standards 
Promote and encourage team safety performance through worksite visits and participation in toolbox talks 
Promote and encourage environmental compliance and improvement initiatives
Lead and participate in accident and incident investigations where required
Hold and lead a Services Safety Meeting on each offshore rotation
Conduct and participate pro-actively in relevant audits as directed by OIM

Lead and direct Deck Crew & Riggers to ensure accurate knowledge and implementation of:

Accident Incident Reporting
Risk Assessment and Hazard Observation  
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Surveillance 
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
 

Job requirements

At Stork we attach great value to the key competences of our employees. We expect you always give safety the highest priority and that you are strongly working together with others. You are a specialist in your area of expertise and you have a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude.

Specific Requirements for Deck Foreman:

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant Deck Operations Experience in an Offshore Environment
• Knowledge of Stork and CNOOC HSEQ Policies and Procedures
• Communication Skills (both written and oral)
• Permit to Work Skills Competency

Training / Specialist Skills

• Crane Operations
• Rigging & Lifting
• Banksman Slinging
• Supply Boat Operations
• Container/Material Movement
• Helicopter Operations
• General Deck Duties

Minimum Training Requirements

Essential

• SVQ Deck Operations
• PUWER Awareness
• HAVS Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Offshore Survival (FOET)/ Current UKOOA Medical/ MIST
• HERTL
• CAA Radio Certificate
• Dangerous Goods By Air
• OPITO Rigging and Lifting Stage 3
• ERT Medical

Desirable

• SVQ Deck Operations
• Offshore First Aid

We understand that our people are key to achieving Storks ambition to be the Industry reference every day, everywhere and we are proud to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard in recognition of our strong employee engagement focus.

Working conditions

There are many great reasons to work at Stork – 

Competitive salary and Benefits

In order to attract and retain skilled, competent and customer-focused people we offer a competitive hourly rate and an extensive benefits package.

Location: CNOOC / Golden Eagle
Hours: As per assignment
Contract: Core

 

Company Information

Stork, a Fluor company, is an expert provider of maintenance, modification and asset integrity services to the global oil and gas, chemicals and process, metals and mining, power, and manufacturing industries. We are dedicated to improving asset performance, safety and cost efficiency for our Clients throughout the complete asset life cycle. 

With a team of 19,000 employees in over 100 countries, we serve more than 4,000 Clients across 6 continents. 

Stork is dedicated to reducing risk, assuring safety and reducing environment impact through our award-winning value driven HSEQ platform; REACH Beyond Zero.  Whilst safety will always remain our core value, the platform not only communicates on Safety but also on Health, Environmental and Quality issues too.  We are committed to our transparent, employee-led approach to HSEQ.

One Team, One Stork

As one Stork, we treat all people with dignity, respect each other’s perspective and share knowledge and resources to achieve excellence, deliver value and grow individually and collectively. 

We are fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and value the difference that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. Stork recognises that providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion and flexibility to our employees is vital to our success.

From school leavers and university graduates to transitioning military veterans, we provide career opportunities with targeted development programmes. 

Going above and beyond for our wider community

Stork is dedicated to ensuring we are a socially and environmentally responsible employer and undertake a range of activities to give back and support the communities in which we live and work – from various charity work to working with schools as part of Developing Young Workforce.