Barge Master

About the role

McConnell Dowell is seeking to hire Barge Masters in Singapore to support marine works project in the East.

Key responsibilities of the role include;

• Ensure good familiarity and understanding with the Barge Jacking O&
  M procedures and the application thereof.
  
• Responsible for the efficient and effective coordination, supervision and execution of maintenance and service activities on a day-to-day basis.
  
• Ensure planned controls for safety, environmental and quality aspects in regard to the operation and maintenance of the barge.
  
• Compliance with the Safety and Environmental Responsibilities.
  
• Ensure a consistently high level of familiarity with operating all communication, electrical, and mechanical systems onboard the barge.
  
• Promote the MCD positive safety culture to all workforce operations on the barge.
  
• Coordinate with Managers and Superintendents on works, scheduling, and status of the barge in regard to its assignment.
  
• Responsible for the safe and defined jacking of the barge structure as per O&
  M Manual.
  
• Upkeep of maintenance and equipment service activities on a day-to-day basis as required and as per O&
  M Manual as instructed by the Senior Barge Operator.
  
• Promote total job safety and environmental awareness by workforce, subcontractors and all persons working on the barge.
  
• Ensure that hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures planned and implemented in consultation with fellow Barge Operators and Project Engineers.
  
• Monitor and review the performance and reliability of all equipment/tools onboard the barge to ensure consistent smooth operation and availability of the barge.
  
• Promptly advise the National Plant Manager of any issues that could adversely impact the reliability of the barge and keep accurate records of such issues.
  
• Responsible for understanding and managing the contents of the barge Operations and Maintenance Manual and suggesting upgrades and amendments that may be required from time to time.
  
• Execute maintenance activities in accordance with servicing schedules whilst constantly ensuring the availability of the barge when required.
  
• Ensure that the workforce on the barge is inducted and familiar with the operational and safety procedures when jacking as required.
  
• Required to draft and maintain approved emergency and evacuation plans for the Barge and its crew as required.
  
• Assess and allocate maintenance priorities as necessary as required.
  
• Maintain equipment and JUB operation logbooks as required as required.
  
• Maintain contact and communication with the Project Engineer and National Plant Manager plus Engineering Support as required.
  
• Prepare Equipment Inspection Schedules as required.
  
• Prepare Equipment Services Schedules as required.
  
• Any other duties as may be required by the Company.
  

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have

• Minimum of five years experience relevant to the operation and upkeep of JUB’s and having previously held a position of Barge Master.
  
• Trades qualification relevant to the operation and maintenance of the barge systems.
  
• IJUBOA accreditation – desirable.
  
• Recent JUB operational knowledge and competency.
  
• Able to work on alternate Saturdays.
  
• Transport pick up at Tanah Merah MRT.
  

If you are interested in adding value and contributing success to building a key infrastructure project, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with McConnell Dowell.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.