Offshore Operators Needed (Galveston Based 14/14): Up to $1044/day, Able to Expense Travel Costs

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Client: Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company

Location: Galveston, TX, 77550 (Traveling offshore)

Compensation: $969-$1,044 per day

Schedule: 14/14 hitch rotation, 12-hour days

Job Overview

The primary responsibility of a Ballast Control Operator (BCO) is to manage the ballast and fluid transfer operations to ensure the stability and trim of an offshore facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily stability reports.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance.
• Ensure stability of the offshore facility by monitoring marine-related operations, systems, equipment, and environmental conditions.
• Manage ballast and fluid transfer operations.
• Demonstrate personal leadership in process and occupational safety.
• Ensure compliance with Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and practices.
• Perform duties of an Issuing Authority (IA) or Performing Authority (PA) as per competency level.
• Complete weight shift and center of gravity calculations.
• Provide marine input to projects and turnaround (TAR) preparation.
• Ensure maintenance routines and defects are recorded and resolved.
• Monitor, reorder, and track supply levels of production chemicals, critical spares, and materials.
• Ensure shift and crew-change handovers are accurately recorded.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Participate in root-cause failure investigations.
• Maintain technical integrity of instrument equipment and maintenance standards.
• Engage in coaching and sharing technical knowledge with team members.
• Review and track performance objectives and progress.
• Comply with GoM competency requirements and regulatory competence requirements.
• Act as a member of the emergency response team and participate in emergency response exercises.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proficiency in ballast and fluid transfer operations, vessel maneuvering, hull and deck management, lifting appliances, air, water, ventilation, and emergency equipment and systems.
• Strong understanding and implementation of HSSE standards.
• Dedicated and motivated to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Capable of implementing vision and values and managing performance.
• In-depth understanding of certification, maintenance, and safety standards.

Certifications

• USCG BCO License
• Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET)
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
• Medical Certificate – OGUK, TWIC, or other
• H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) Awareness and Safety Training
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Emergency Response Training
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Permit to Work (PTW) System Training
• Environmental Awareness Training

Contract Length

1-year contract with a high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employment.