Ballast Control Operator

PDI Solutions • Full-time • Lafayette, Louisiana • 4d ago

Overview

A Deepwater Ballast Control Operator is responsible for ensuring the stability of offshore facilities through ballast and fluid transfer operations. This role requires, commitment to safety, operational integrity, and continuous improvement in marine operations.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate personal leadership in process and occupational safety.
Ensure compliance with Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and Operating Management Standard (OMS).
Manage marine operations focusing on ballast and fluid transfer, vessel maneuvering, and system management.
Calculate weight shifts and center of gravity to maintain facility stability.
Provide marine input for projects and turnaround preparations.
Collaborate with functional support to address process safety and operational optimization.
Record maintenance routines and defects in Maximo with detail.
Complete planned maintenance routines and procedures.
Comply with Management of Change (MoC) process for procedural and equipment changes.
Record shift and crew-change handovers accurately.
Participate in root-cause failure investigations to enhance operational efficiency.
Maintain technical integrity of instrument equipment and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.
Engage in coaching and knowledge sharing with team members.
Regularly review performance objectives and progress with supervisor.
Implement performance management and career development processes.
Act as a member of the emergency response team and participate in drills and exercises.