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Trainee Marine Control Room Operator Job. Engineering Jobs in Kenya

Duties & Responsibilities:

Be assigned to a Supervisor mentor responsible for aligning tasks with established traineeship programmed.

Under strict supervision :

  • Receive foundational training on key aspects of control room operations, safety protocols, and equipment handling.
  • Undergo classroom and workplace training with emphasis on basic pump operations, cargo monitoring, and safety precautions.
  • Be assigned progressively, more responsibilities per planned programmed such as hands-on operation of cargo discharge, storage, and monitoring systems.
  • Practice calculation of cargo quantities, data logging, and running of pumps, with a focus on developing operational decision-making skills.
  • Assist with Controlling, Monitoring, reception, storage and discharge of crude oil cargo and slops, under close monitoring to comply with the working and reporting procedures and relevant standards set.
  • Be present always to observe as Supervisor assures the Cargo Quality in minimizing the quantity of free water present in the cargo.
  • Observe the process of reflecting cargo quantities for Offtake operation and preparation for subsequent discharge plan for the Offtake.
  • Assists with calculating cargo quantities with Surveyor and Custom Officer
  • Observe and if requested assist, with the preparation of Midnight reports in relation to cargo quantities on board.
  • Observe and if required assist with the routine running the pumps for the various operations on the facility (Offtake, Transfer, COW, Stripping, FLC & etc.).
  • Assists with conducting the venting of the cargo tanks as per the approved procedure.
  • Liaise with Supervisor on monitoring all traffic flows to mitigate the risks of collision.
  • Assists with performing routine and emergency ballasting/de-ballasting.
  • Observe, learn to apply and if required assists with the process of preparing the Permit/TRA for continuous and incoming job scopes (Performing Authority & Isolating Authority).
  • Contribute to the delivery of Health Safety Environment (HSE), plans and improvement objectives.
  • Be aware of the physical condition of plants and equipment to ensure technical integrity is maintained; raise issues and concerns identified.
  • Maintain sustainable communication with Supervisors and other work groups.
  • Deck OOW Unlimited STCW III/1 Certificate of Competence
  • STWC Certifications: Basic STWC mandatory training certifications (e.g Firefighting, Survival at Sea, Personal Safety, Basic/Advance Tanker, Radar / ARPA)
  • Medical Certification: A current offshore medical certificate or seafarer medical certificate.
  • Communication Proficiency: Ability to operate communication equipment with GMDSS training or certification in GMDSS.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with managers and other departments.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • At least 3-5 years of sea experience as a deck officer on Tanker, bulk carriers, container ships, or with prior work on offshore vessels (FPSO, VLCC, or other Tanker vessels) or in comparable marine environments are given preference.
  • Minimal Experience in cargo handling operations is an added advantage.
  • A fundamental understanding of cargo and marine operations

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