Winch Operator - Offshore (Azerbaijan). We are looking for experienced offshore personnel with proven expertise in winch and anchor handling operations. Candidates should have a minimum of three (3) years of offshore experience as Winch Operator onboard moored S-Lay Barges or Semi-Submersible Pipelay Vessels with hands-on experience operating winches during marine, pipelay, mooring, and anchor handling activities.
Applicants must hold valid offshore certifications and demonstrate a strong commitment to HSE standards, protected working practices, and effective teamwork in a multicultural offshore environment. Candidates should be capable of operating anchor winch systems, supporting vessel positioning activities, and coordinating offshore deck operations.
Responsibilities
- Mission: Serve on the bridge assuring the pipelaying operations
- Operate on the control of the anchors in accordance to the tracks determined
- Carry out deck marine activities on deck
- Report to Chief Mate on duty
- Ability and capability to manage winches operations
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years sea experience as Winch Operator onboard moored S-Lay Barges or Semi-Submersible Pipelay Vessels.
- Experience with multi-point spread mooring systems (specifically 8, 10, or 12-point configurations) and coordinating all 10 winches simultaneously.
- Languages: English language skills required (minimum B1).
Skills / Competencies
- Anchor handling
- Mooring/unmooring operations
- Anchor winch operations
- Mooring analysis
- Pipelaying operations
- Permit to Work system
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety and environmental protection procedures
- General vessel maintenance (scraping, cleaning, priming, painting)
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