Chief Officer (XO - SDPO)

at  Serco Plc

Serco Out of Port Terms
Fixed Term – 24 Months
Full Time – 5 weeks on, 5 weeks off
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Serco Maritime have a fantastic opportunity for a Chief Officer (XO-SDPO) to join our team aboard an RFA vessel in support of an exciting project. The successful candidate will oversee the day to day working of the Deck Department, including bridge watch keeping, cargo operations and maintaining high standards of upkeep.
At Serco, we deliver maritime support packages tailored to our customers’ needs all delivered within a national accreditation framework.
As owners and operators of specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing support vessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services both in the UK and abroad. Our vessels provide a range of support, which include for example: dive support, military training, submarine rescue exercises, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Manage the organisation, administration and operational readiness of Ship Operations.
Direct the management of seamanship activities, ensuring that the
required state of readiness is maintained at all times.
Ensure that general ship husbandry, the material condition and
serviceability of all ship operations equipment, machinery and nominated areas of responsibility are maintained and preserved to the required standard
Undertake the planning and management of the ships programme and operational tasking, ensuring that the ships commitments are completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Manage the operational sea safety training requirements of the ship in accordance with the requirements laid down in the continuation training guide.
Manage the effectiveness, welfare, safety, discipline and training of embarked Officer Cadets.
Manage and co-ordinate the security organisation in accordance with relevant doctrine. Induction/familiarisation will be provided.
In consultation with the Master, the Chief Officer is responsible for the correct loading, discharge and ballasting of the ship having proper regard for stress, strain and stability
Ensure all cargo, stores and deck equipment is secure before departure and the hatches, holds and other openings are watertight.

Able to achieve SC Clearance as a UK National
NI SDPO qualification and demonstratable previous experience
Certificate of Competence as Chief Officer (Unlimited) (as a minimum)
STCW Personal Survival Techniques (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (5 Year Refresher Course)
STCW Elementary First Aid
Unrestricted ENG 1 Passport
Ship’s Safety Officer Certificate –Preferred
Ship’s Security Officer Certificate – Preferred
Methodical in approach
Good standard of education