Deck Foreman / Materials

Company: CB&I
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Location: Aberdeen
Job Description:

Worldwide, energy asset owners choose CB&I Asset Solutions as their asset management partner, confident in our ability to deliver tailored, value driven asset management solutions.

Our commitment is simple but powerful: to deliver value to our customers through safe, effective and efficient operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning solutions, specialising in late life energy assets.

We’re committed to investing in our people, and to building exceptional teams who deliver. Our people are trusted by our customers to safely operate their energy assets, improve performance and extend asset life through innovative solutions.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Think smarter. Move faster. Deliver value.

JOB TITLE: Deck Foreman / Materials

The post is based on the GP3 FPSO on a 2/3 rota – Staff Fixed term 12 months

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervising the deck crew to efficiently deliver the required marine services on a daily basis. Assures the installation material needs are co-ordinated to ensure efficient stock checks and control. This is carried out in accordance with legislative requirements, company health, safety, environmental, integrity and other relevant standards and Neo Next+ values.
  • Commitment to incident free operations.
  • Actively support a working environment based on respect for health, safety and environmental issues and maintenance of a high level of asset integrity.
  • Build effective working relationships with other departments and shifts.
  • Carry out helicopter landing officer duties including refuelling, baggage/freight handling and safe boarding and disembarkation of personnel.
  • Coordinate supply boat operations incorporating all deck cargo handling/storing.
  • Connection and disconnection of Shuttle Tanker mooring and cargo transfer arrangements (FPSO’s only).
  • Responsible for general housekeeping and cleanliness of responsible area.
  • Co-ordinate and assist with all rigging and lifting operations as per company procedure.
  • Carry out and assist where required in marine assurance, planned and corrective maintenance routines.
  • Supervise, coach, and support direct reports in a professional manner.
  • Bring defects in practices and equipment to the attention of relevant staff.
  • Maintain accurate and appropriate records and ensure that the data is entered into the appropriate information management systems.
  • Execute duties as specified in the station/bill/emergency response procedures or as directed by the OIM.
  • Encourage good, open communication promoting involvement and participation and adherence to company values.
  • Comply with Company procedures and ensure a full and comprehensive handover detailing all relevant information in accordance with these procedures.
  • Commit to Competence Assurance System and undertake any training and assessment required for the role.
  • Carry out emergency towing drills and capable of performing task as required.
  • Responsible for co-ordinating and executing general deck, helicopter, shuttle tanker (FPSO’s only) and supply boat support.
  • Decision making ability is in accordance with delegation of authority.
  • Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of crew, and areas of environment pertaining to their position.
  • Raise MR’s in a timely manner and liaise with onshore Materials department as appropriate.
  • Ensure correct manifests for air transport.
  • Advise on material delivery times and spares status.
  • Ensure spares requirements are linked to relevant work orders in SAP.
  • Check all materials received including COSHH MSDS sheets & inform relevant departments.
  • Responsible for maintaining good and accurate stock control.
  • Coordinate back load requirements & ensure vessel utilisation & adherence to regulations.
  • Maintenance of allocated stock levels and issuance as directed by the Maintenance Supt.
  • Ensure all work is conducted in full compliance with Neo Next+ HS&E policy, procedures and Safety Management System.
  • Be familiar with, and follow, the Neo Next+ Golden Rules for Health and Safety at all times
  • Comply with all relevant CB&I HS&E policies and procedures where appropriate.
  • Actively participate and support all Neo Next+ and CB&I Health, Safety & Environmental plans, initiatives and improvements.
  • Carry out all activities in accordance with ISSOW including the following:
  • Comprehensive and detailed Risk Assessments and Toolbox Talks.
  • Stop and re-asses any job where change is identified.
  • Report all accidents and incidents.
  • Carry out Emergency Response duties as required by site, ERTL/ERTM/HLO/HDA.
  • Carry out competency assessments as required by company.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • OPITO approved Banksman Slinger Level 3 and Rigging and Lifting Level 3 required.
  • OPITO recognised HLO/HDA certification.
  • Recognised relevant S/NVQ Deck Operations Level 2 qualification.
  • Vendor management experience.
  • Ability to create positive relations to peers and stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Knowledge of crane and deck operations, associated technical standards, processes and relevant legislation.
  • Experience of scheduling, organising, coordinating, and controlling/monitoring work.
  • Experience in the administration, control, and use of “Safe Systems of Work” (PTW) including permit to work procedures.
  • Experience of offshore operations, tanker offloads and crane operations/merchant navy background.
  • Experience of scheduling, organising, coordinating, and controlling/monitoring work.
  • Experience in the administration, control, and use of “Safe Systems of Work” (PTW) including permit to work procedures.
  • Supervisory experience, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to manage risk in an effective manner.
  • Be action orientated, results driven and able to inspire others.
  • Dangerous Goods by Air and Sea certification required.
  • Previous experience in Maximo preferred.
  • Ability to create positive relations to peers and stakeholders internally and externally.
  • Knowledge of relevant maintenance, associated technical standards, processes and relevant legislation.
  • Materials management experience.
  • Experience of maintenance scheduling, organising, coordinating and controlling/monitoring work.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.

Posted: July 1st, 2026