Role Overview:

OBM are recruiting an experienced Marine Co-Ordinator for our leading Oil & Gas service provider client based in Aberdeen. This is a permanent, full-time position where the successful candidate would be responsible for the offshore marine coordination of the logistics supply vessel fleet and ERRV movements, including co-ordination of any third-party vessels utilised to support customer logistics marine operations.

The role will operate on a rotational basis comprising two-weeks dayshift followed by three weeks leave then two-weeks nightshift followed by three weeks leave.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate all daily offshore marine requirements for the logistics supply vessel fleet, including ERRV movements, associated operational support and any 3rd party vessels.
• Analyse adverse weather conditions to advise vessel masters on the safest course of action.
• Liaise with both offshore installations and supply vessels to update/modify routes, as required, to deal with priority and unscheduled items, including equipment, food/water shortages, etc.
• Ensure the continuous flow of updated information on vessels movements to all relevant parties including installations, cargo operations, logistics, etc. and to optimise the return of high cost rental items.
• Take appropriate remedial action during out of office hours, liaising with duty personnel.
• Monitor and record any deviations / losses / gains to be made if a vessel is requested to proceed at best speed considering weather, tides and availability of workforce on the installation.
• Liaise with all parties regarding the availability of potential free deck space for backload.
• Issue twice daily marine updates, detailing actual and proposed vessel movements.
• Co-ordinate all vessel operations in line with the client's marine operations processes and procedures.
• Ensure handovers comply with the client's ERRV handover procedures.
• Ensure awareness of all ERRV movements and change outs.
• Assist the client's Incident Management Team during callouts and training exercise.
• Update and maintain client systems as operationally required.

Minimum Qualifications / Certifications:

• VHF Radio Operator Certificate.
• Marine Certificate of Competency in a senior bridge role or significant marine control and coordination experience.
• Full, Clean UK Drivers Licence.

Minimum Competencies:

• Working knowledge of offshore MODU / platform & vessel operations, also GOMO, including UKCS supplements.
• Customer focused with a proven track record in a similar role, ideally within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing workloads and priorities, on-call and emergency call-outs, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Strong leadership, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and in writing.
• Solutions based, motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to work stand-alone, demonstrating initiative and ownership, while a positive team contributor.
• Highly numeric with a strong attention to detail and excellent planning and organising skills.
• Computer literate with well-developed IT skills across the Microsoft suite.

Additional Information

The above responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the incumbent may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate alternative or additional duties as may be required which are within their capability and competence. The job holder may also be required to work at other locations operated by the client as well as carrying out customer and supplier site visits.