Winch Operator | Non DP Pipe-Laying Barge

Experienced Winch Operator needed onboard a Non DP Pipe Laying Barge currently located in Azerbaijan. Employment is with our client, a drilling and construction contractor. 

• Position: Winch Operator.
• Project: PLBH.
• Location: Azerbaijan.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Contract duration: 12 months (renewable).
• Rotation: 112/28 on/off.
• Working days/ hours: 7 days per week/ 12 hours per day.
• Salary: 5500 USD paid while working, provided rotation and working schedule are respected, not paid while on rotational leave (amount is net in your bank account).
• Overtime: Per every extra hour worked beyond above mentioned working hours per day.
• Accommodation and board: Provided on board.
• Insurances: Provided.
• Travel: In accordance with the Company’s travel policy applicable at the time of the travel and within the booking capabilities of the Company, the latter will provide a prepaid air ticket from the departure airport nearest to the domicile of the Employee to the Work Location at commencement and termination of the employment and at the beginning and the end of each Leave Period. The Employee will be liable for any excess baggage costs.
• Employer: Our client, a drilling and construction contractor.

• Minimum of 3 years sea experience as Winch Operator onboard moored S-Lay Barges or Semi-Submersible Pipelay Vessels.
• Experience with multi-point spread mooring systems (specifically 8,10, or 12-point configurations).
• Experience in coordinating all 10+ winches simultaneously.
• English Language skills required at a minimum level of B1.
• Able to work in a multicultural offshore environment with strong commitment to HSE standards and safe working practices.

• Serve on the bridge assuring the pipelaying operations.
• Operate on the control of the anchors in accordance to the tracks determined.
• Carry out deck marine activities on deck.

• Report to Chief Mate on duty.
• Ability and capability to manage winches operations.
• Carry out deck marine activities on deck.