Subsea Section Leader Offshore - Kenya

SSA are recruiting on behalf of a leader in the provision of drilling services for the oil and gas exploration and development in the ultra-deep waters internationally

The Company own and operate some of the world’s largest technologically advanced semi-submersible rigs and drillships.

Currently the company is operating its fleet in West Africa, East Africa, Falkland Islands, and Brazil and are looking for the following key personnel..

ROLE: SUBSEA SECTION LEADER

SALARY:

€15.5K / month + weathered on & training allowances, pension, healthcare & bonus

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The Subsea Section Leader should have held a Subsea supervisory position with a minimum of three years on a MUX rig and should have either a 2-year Technical College or a City and Guilds trade certificate in mechanical, electrical or equivalent as well as relevant practical or theoretical training on the relevant equipment.

While a recognised apprenticeship or college training is preferred, individual circumstances can be considered if applicant has a career background which compensates.

A good knowledge of the English language, both oral and written.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR: The Subsea Section Leader reports to the offshore based Rig Superintendent. The Subsea Section Leader also communicates/ reports with the onshore Subsea Manager ad Subsea Superintendents.

SUBORDINATES: Senior Subsea Engineer, Sub Sea Engineer, Junior Sub Sea Engineer, & Trainee Sub Sea Engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES

The Subsea Section Leader overall responsibilities are, but not necessarily limited to, the following (and these can be delegated to his subordinates to carry out):

Be familiar with all Subsea and Subsea related equipment.

Operate and maintain the Subsea and Subsea related equipment, including riser tensioners accordance with all applicable OEM and company operating and maintenance procedures.

Shall, upon request, attend training courses arranged by the manufacturer of the BOP and BOP control equipment or any other equipment relevant to the Subsea dept, to familiarise himself with the maintenance and operation of the said equipment.

Ensure that the Subsea Dept at all times has the necessary supplies and spare parts for operation and maintenance of all the subsea related equipment on board in accordance with the companies inventory policy. While prudence should be taken into consideration when re-ordering spares, overall stock should be maintained as per minimum / maximum inventory. The min / max settings can and will be adjusted based on consumption levels and insurance parts as required and the Senior Subsea Engineer has to try and ensure it is at the optimum settings for the location / situation.

At all times work to the maintenance policy laid down by the company, but be prepared to update / improve it through the PM change request system. .

Ensure that all maintenance records are properly prepared, filed and kept.

Maintain the filing system onboard for certificates, drawings and manuals.

PERSON SPEC

The successful candidate should have:

Multiplex Electrical experience (MUX)

Minimum 3 years’ experience as section Leader on a Multiplex System (MUX)

Minimum 5 years as a Subsea Engineer

Please submit a cv to Mike Lee in SSA

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