Vessel Bridge Officer

Oceaneering•Morgan City, LA

About The Position

Oceaneering began in 1964 as a Gulf of Mexico-based diving company called World Wide Divers. Today, we are a leading global provider of engineered products and services to several industries, including energy, defense, aerospace, entertainment/theme parks, materials handling, and science and research. We thrive by creating industry-changing technically creative solutions for the most complex operational challenges under water, on land, and in space. At Oceaneering, we believe in managing our business in a way that promotes safety and health, the environment, and strong ethics, while supporting the communities in which we live and work. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors. Focusing on deepwater installations and field developments, we deliver tailored solutions—from the routine to the extreme. We provide fit-for-purpose engineering design through the entire asset lifecycle, including decommissioning. We contract, manage, engineer, and execute projects using our global vessel fleet, including Jones Act-compliant vessels, advanced technologies, and highly skilled personnel.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and efficient navigation and operation of the vessel.
Direct or coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, or operating, maintaining, or repairing ship equipment.
Inspect vessel to ensure safety of crew, passengers, and environment.
Aid in the training and development of crew members as outlined in company policy and procedures.
Learn and Implement company and vessel policies and procedures.
Maintain records of daily activities, prepare progress reports, and personnel reports.
Maintain flag state and regulatory requirements.
Utilize navigational aids, such as radars, ECDIS, Radios, GPS, lights, buoys to avoid hazards to the vessel.
Remain fully informed and adhere to all relevant laws, regulations and directives affecting the operation of the vessel.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions
Coordinate activities of crewmembers that are responsible for operating safety equipment such as: the ship's life boats, FRC, anchor windless and radio.