Deck Foreman / LOLER Competent Person
2 days ago
Aberdeen
Bumi Armada UK Limited (BAUK) currently have a permanent staff opportunity for a Deck Foreman / LOLER Competent Person to join the team onboard the Armada Kraken FPSO on a 3:4:3:5 rotational pattern. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for managing deck activities and supervising lifting operations on the installation and ensuring they are carried out in accordance with LOLER and the Company’s lifting procedures. Deck Foreman • Supervise daily operations of the Deck Crew and actively lead the team in all safety initiatives and programmes., • Ensure essential service equipment, for example rigging, scaffolding and associated helideck equipment, is maintained for maximum availability., • Assist in the control of materials movement by air and sea and ensure good housekeeping and waste management., • Carry out HLO duties including heli-fuel operations and associated paperwork., • Ensure completion of relevant deck maintenance routines under the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)., • Carry out safety checks on the helideck area and ensure the work conditions and environment are maintained in a safe condition., • Ensure safe working practices at all times by crew and third parties and conduct audits to establish that safe and best practice is implemented., • Ensure that any defects in working practices, machinery, tools, equipment, protective measures and protective clothing are highlighted immediately., • Assist with confined space entry preparations and workscopes., • Provide crew training as required, for example helideck training., • Maintain a comprehensive handover log. LOLER Competent Person • Develop, review and approve all lifting operations, lifting plans and risk assessments except those that are classified as “complex”., • Determine suitable levels of supervision for complex lifts and assume role of Lifting Operations leader as required., • Liaise with appropriate departments to ensure effective planning and approvals for lifting operations., • Conduct and participate in toolbox talks and carrying out the role of Performing Authority as required., • Ensure all personnel involved in lifting operations meet the minimum competence standards through regular conversations and observing lifting operations and individuals’ performance., • Ensure all lifting equipment and on-site rigging lofts are fully certified in compliance with company lifting procedure and industry standards., • Carry out audits on lifting operations to ensure compliance with company lifting procedures and LOLER., • Identify and propose ideas and solutions to relevant management that will increase efficiency without compromising integrity., • Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective handovers are carried out at shift and crew-change., • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and be able to apply it in the workplace., • Complete site-specific lifting inductions for new starts and ensure they are adequately coached and supervised whilst their competence and capability are verified. Qualifications • OPITO Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader – Essential, • OPITO Banksman Slinger Assessment or Re-Assessment – Essential, • OPITO Rigger Assessment or Re-Assessment - Essential, • ECITB Appointed Person - Essential, • ECITB Knowledge & Technical Test TAP01 – Essential, • Working at Height Unit 2 - Essential, • Approved user winches and overhead gantry cranes – Essential, • BOSIET or FOET including CA-EBS - Essential, • OEUK medical certificate - Essential, • Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST) - Essential, • Lifting Gear Inspection/Examiner – Desirable, • Relevant Supervisory Training – Desirable, • OPITO Deck Operations VQ units (1_2_7) – Desirable, • ECITB NVQ/SVQ Moving Loads Level 3 – Desirable Experience • Experience of working within the Oil & Gas Industry onshore / offshore, • Experience in work permit systems, operations and emergency procedures, offload planning, cargo transfer, mooring and unmooring coordination and documentation, • Experience in the positions as a LOLER Competent Person (required) and as a Deck Foreman (preferred), • Developing Lift Plans and Risk Assessments and oversee all lifting operations, • Extensive proven experience in all aspects of lifting operations, • Ability to carry out Emergency Response duties, • Ability to lead, manage and work well as part of a team, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Microsoft Office Experience Candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in the UK unaided. No visa assistance is offered. Closing date for applications: 3 December 2025 Direct applications only – no agencies please.