Deepwater Ballast Control Operator

Danos, LLC•Houma, LA

About The Position

A Deepwater Ballast Control Operator is responsible for maintaining the stability of offshore facilities through ballast and fluid transfer operations. The role requires a USCG BCO license and a commitment to safety, operational integrity, and continuous improvement in marine operations. The operator manages marine operations, including vessel maneuvering and system management, and calculates weight shifts and center of gravity to maintain facility stability. The position also contributes marine input to projects and turnaround preparations, supports maintenance and operational optimization, and participates in emergency response.

Requirements

USCG BCO license.
Fully vaccinated.
Rigger certification.
Crane certification.

Nice To Haves

Offshore experience preferred.
Supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate personal leadership in process and occupational safety.
Use the GoM Safe Practices Manual to control and mitigate work hazards.
Comply with Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and the Operating Management System (OMS).
Perform Issuing Authority (IA) or Performing Authority (PA) duties in accordance with ISSOW.
Manage marine operations, including 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.
Ensure compliance with Guidance on Certification (GoC) for maintenance work.
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.
Monitor and manage supplies of production chemicals, critical spares, and materials.
Follow the Management of Change (MoC) process for procedural and equipment changes.
Accurately record shift and crew-change handovers.
Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
Participate in root-cause failure investigations to improve operational efficiency.
Maintain technical integrity of instrument equipment and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.
Coach and share knowledge with team members.
Regularly review performance objectives and progress with a supervisor.
Implement performance management and career development processes.
Comply with GoM competency requirements and regulatory competence requirements.
Maintain learning and development through the Virtual Training Assistant (VTA) portal.
Meet Competency Management Assurance Standard (CMAS) requirements.
Serve as a member of the emergency response team and participate in drills and exercises.