Second Officer - Grimsby, United Kingdom - James Fisher & Sons plc

James Fisher & Sons plc

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Grimsby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Second Officer
Grimsby (Tetney Monobuoy Operation)
Permanent position

The Company:
James Fisher Shipping Services (JFSS) has unparalleled maritime experience in delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective ship management solutions.

As ship owners for more than 170 years, JFSS provides technical vessel and crew management to the James Fisher fleet of tankers, as well as to the wider tanker, research and specialised vessel markets.

The Role:

To assist the Master in observing Company operating procedures and maintaining the Safety Management System on board the vessel, with due regard to the protection of the marine environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Bridge Watch keeping, whilst keeping a navigational watch, Deck Officers are to comply with the Company's Navigational Instructions, the Master's Standing Orders for Bridge Watch keeping Officers and the Night Orders.
The maintenance of navigational charts and other Hydro graphic Office publications.
Operational /contractual duties that will normally be undertaken under the direction of the Chief Officer and in accordance with the Company's operational Instructions, Owner's requirements, and charter party stipulations
The Second Officer shall ensure that all applicable regulations, Company and charterers requirements are complied with during all operations.
As an officer on board encourage full understanding and implementation of the management system by all members of the Deck department.
Maintain safety standards during any general deck works, working within other departments as instructed by the Company.
Ensure that operations are conducted in compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, Company policy, plans and procedures.
Participates and leads (if applicable) Toolbox talks prior to the commencement of any work activity.
Ensuring that personnel engaged in a work activity have the necessary skills and that there are sufficient personnel for the assigned task.
Ensuring that the correct equipment and system of work is in use and that the place of work is safe.
Ensuring that safety equipment is available and properly used and that the conditions of any relevant Permit to Work are adhered to.
Direct involvement in creating risk assessments and help ensure the findings are communicated to all personnel associated with the task and identified controls are complied with.
Ensure all safety devices provided are utilized and maintained, personal protective equipment is worn and used in the appropriate manner, safety rules are observed and safe working practices applied.
Assist with maintaining awareness of subcontractor activities and procedures including emergency procedures, interfaces and associated risks.
Reporting to the Safety Officer of all accidents, incidents and hazardous occurrences, including environmental incidents.

Qualifications & Experience:

Must hold:

Valid certificate of medical fitness for seafarers, such as the ENG1 or equivalent.
Sea Survival/Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Code-Table A-VI/11)
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC) (STCW Code-Table A-VI/21)
Basic Fire Fighting Certificate (STCW Code-Table A-VI/12)
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (STCW Code-Table A-VI/14)
Medical Care (Medical First aid STCW Table A V1/41)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PSDS) Certificate
Second Officer Deck Certificate II/
GMDSS operator
ECDIS General
ARPA
NARAS O
To qualify for the Chief Officer role:
Deck Certificate II/2

This role will be based out of Grimsby and operate a 2 weeks on 2 weeks off rotation, there are also travel expenses as part of the package.

James Fisher and Sons plc and all subsidiary businesses are committed to creating a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. For further information on the James Fisher group please visit our website**.