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Our Client – Transocean is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for  the below position:

Job Title: Deck Pusher

Job Function
Supervise cranes and deck operations and ensure these operationsare carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Operations/Maintenance:

    Provide Crane Operator and Roustabouts with relevant instructions for current and forthcoming operations
    Ensure pretour meeting is done prior to all nonroutine deck operations
    Supervise all cranes and deck operations such as running casing, picking up or laying down tubular, placement of equipment and supplies, etc
    Coordinate supply boat traffic, particularly during loading and unloading materials
    Check lifted loads for clearance, obstructions in movement, balance, and proper attachment
    Assist in the operation of bulk system for loading, transfers and general usage
    Monitor quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, and drill water
    Supervise the replacement or installation of mooring lines and bulk fill up hoses
    Supervise the maintenance, inspection and repair of cranes and barge equipment. Ensure the Preventive Maintenance tasks on the equipment are completed and recorded.
    Ensure a clean and organized main deck and pipe deck
    Maintain an organized barge equipment store
    Operate, maintain, and repair as needed, the rig's fire fighting equipment and systems
    Keep a running inventory of slings and lifting equipment in use. Advise the Barge Supervisor of shortages or damaged slings
    Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions
    Record daily activities in official logbook and ensure that proper documents and licenses are valid and posted as required
    Assist the Barge Supervisor during mobilization, demobilization, and rig move operations
    Maintain good communication with Barge Supervisor, Ballast Control Operator and drill floor
    Act as HLO as required and assist with the training of the helideck crew (where applicable)

2.) QHSE

    Incorporate the THINK process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team
    Participate in the START process
    Ensure subordinate personnel are properly trained in the START process
    Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed
    Perform assigned duties during safety drills and emergency situations as per designation on station bill
    Actively participate in the weekly safety meeting and other safety management system issues

3.) Personnel

    Meet the training requirements according to the applicable training matrix
    Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal process
    Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work at their next job level
    Assist with training of deck crews. Training to include but not limited to proper rigging, materials handling and techniques, use of hand held radio, and painting procedures
    Recommend promotion or disciplinary action up to and including discharge

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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