Deck Supervisor

Key Information

Location
Offshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Transport and installation / offshore logistics and construction support

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction

Tasks and responsibilities

A Deck Supervisor has overall responsibility for all the construction activities on board the deck of an installation / construction vessel. These activities may include coordinating helideck operations, crane operations, rigging and lifting, sea fastening and ensuring a safe and effective transfer of materials to and from the vessel. A Deck Supervisor must ensure that these operations are run safely and in accordance with all approved policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Dogging (DG), Advanced Scaffolding (SA) and Advanced Rigging certifications (RA)

• Permit to Work Training

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• Advanced First Aid certificate

• Working at Heights certification

• Crane certifications highly desirable

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) 

• BOSIET (if required for offshore vessel)

• Construction Industry White Card

• Safety for Supervisors Training

• Undertake Manual Handling certification (MH)

• LEEA Lifting Equipment General (LEG) training highly desirable

Experience

• Extensive experience as a deck supervisor or equivalent on an offshore construction vessel

• Wind farm / renewables experience highly desirable but not necessary

• Experience using permit to work systems

Skills and knowledge

• General knowledge of offshore standards and regulations for construction and installation

• Familiarity and previous experience working with various departments to ensure safety and quality standards are always maintained throughout the project scope        

• Knowledge and experience of heavy lifting

• Reporting skills with capability to provide updates on project schedules, budget tracking and any project changes to developer and any other relevant stakeholders

Physical requirements

• Ability to work offshore in remote locations on a regular rotation roster

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

• Decision making skills with the ability to lead and set a precedent for the whole marine management team

• Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate project outcomes, delays, and changes effectively to all stakeholders

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture