• Application Deadline:
• Position: Safety Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  

Reporting to and working closely with the Barge Master. Specific responsibilities are, but not limited to, the following:

• Oversees PMS of all LSA and FFA equipment and systems as per computer based maintenance, purchasing and inventory software (TM Master).


• Oversees and monitors the effectiveness of on-board reporting of incidents, accident, near misses and non-conformances.


• Assists the Master with the continuous improvement of the SMS.


• Ensures all emergency contacts are current.


• Identifies and implements Company SMS training.


• Ensure that an effective “T Card” system and /or any other electronically designed equipment (epic/POB system) for this purpose are in place on-board.


• Monitors the effectiveness of familiarization and training.


• Oversees safety briefings of all non-seafaring personnel arriving on-board e.g. client’s personnel.


• Coordinates all safety activities with other safety stakeholders (deck, engine room, catering, etc) e.g. ensures permit to work, JSA / Risk Assessment, etc are in place.


• Updates muster lists, emergency plans and fire envelopes in coordination with the Master.


• Ensures that the bridging document is reviewed for all safety, pollution and emergency response issues.


• Monitors the inventory of all FFA, LSA and oil spill response consumables and update the same on TM Master.


• Keeps register of all hazardous materials and up to date MSDS.


• Ensures all safety videos on-board are routinely shown.


• Acts as a member of the emergency team as dictated in the Muster List.


• Responsible for arranging Safety Meetings / Toolbox talks and maintaining records.


• Read, understand and comply with the Master’s standing orders and night orders (whenever applicable).

REQUIREMENT

(Include the necessary knowledge / skills and desired attributes and experience)

• Minimum Age of 20 years


• Passport with at least 12 months validity


• Valid Seaman’s Identification and Record Book


• Drug and Alcohol Certificate


• Yellow Fever Certification and Chicken Pox Vaccination


• Covid 19 Vaccination (Full doze)


• OPITO accredited BOSIET /HUET


• Medical with Dental Fitness Certificate issued as per ILO/MLC/STCW 2010 as amended


• COC Operational Level Unlimited (Optional)


• General Operator Certificate (GMDSS) (STCW IV/2)


• Advance Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3) (Five Year Refresher)


• Proficiency in Medical first aid (STCW VI/4-1)


• Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats (STCW VI/2 Section A-VI/2-1) (Five Year Refresher)


• Basic Safety Training (STCW A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3, A-VI/1-4)


• Ship (Bridge / Engine Room) rescue management (STCW Part B-V111/2)


• ECDIS (Where Applicable)


• Ship Security Officer (STCW A-VI/5)


• Helicopter Landing Officer Initial Training (HLO)


• At least 2 years’ experience as a Safety Officer / HLO on an Accommodation Barge or Vessel


• Excellent command of the English Language


• Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite