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The Ballast Control Operator (BCO) (Marine Specialist) position is an experienced member of the marine operations team who is competent in the operation and maintenance of marine systems on board a Floating Offshore Installation (FOI).
This position will serve as a Ballast Control Operator on one of Chevron’s Floating Production Units (FPU) as a member of the marine team. This position will provide operability, reliability, and maintainability of marine systems and activities throughout all operational and project phases. This position will be on a 14/14 rotational basis in the Gulf of America. Crew changes will be from Galliano, LA.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the position-specific mandatory training requirements and perform core duties and other duties as assigned.
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position in the Gulf of Mexico through September 9th, 2025 at 12:00am Central time zone.
The Marine Specialist – Ballast Control Operator is a 14/14 rotational position in the Gulf of Mexico with crew changes taking place out of Galliano, Louisiana.
HES Regulatory
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The BCO ensures the facility is compliant and is well versed regarding USCG Regulations and ABS class maintenance. Works to satisfy ABS Annual Hull and Machinery Testing through collaboration with the operations and maintenance teams. Works to satisfy USCG Testing/Inspection to retain the facilities’ COI. Completes daily OIM Logs to keep the PIC informed on the facilities status. Performs and leads contract crews conducting confined space inspections for ISIP to ensure the integrity of the facility’s hull. Serves as confined space SME for the facility. Responsible for living conditions (quarter habitable) inside the living quarters. Takes lead and coordinates with maintenance team to ensure quarters habitable and satisfactory industrial hygiene for personnel. Performs monthly bunkhouse inspections with catering stewart addressing any gaps in catering crew’s performance. Ensures entire onboard crew is trained in the use of lifesaving equipment.
Lifesaving Appliance Maintenance

Performs Inspections and performs/coordinates repairs and maintenance on:

• Lifeboat and fast rescue crafts (including 3rd party inspections/maintenance), fixed firefighting systems (including 3rd party inspections/maintenance), fire extinguishers and Hose Reels (including 3rd part inspections/maintenance), deluge Systems (assist automation techs with inspections and repairs), Jockey Water Pumps, Diesel Firewater pumps, Ring Buoys, Life jackets, Life rafts, Safety Equipment, Safety Shower Inspections, Hurricane Tie Down Equipment Inventory, Safety Checklist (Includes spill kits and chemical PPE Boxes), Portable Eye Wash Bottle Station Inspections, etc.

Emergency Management

• Responsible for initiating damage control response in the event of a stability incident. Develop, track, and coordinate emergency drills. Hold regular stability drills with leadership and all personnel to retain competency. Responsible for coordinating and presenting USCG required onboard training to the entire crew. Responsible for collision avoidance including radar operation and maintenance. Manage all marine vessels entering the 500-meter exclusion zone. Communicate and coordinate directly with vessels to ensure safe marine operations. Ensure facility is compliant with the facility security plan if operating under one. Ensure vessels entering the 500m exclusion zone have a valid Declaration of Security. Monitors, helideck, embarkation stations, etc. to and from the facility to ensure facility security.

Marine Equipment Reliability / Asset Integrity

Performs Inspections and Performs/Coordinates repairs and maintenance on:

• Mooring system including Annual 3rd party inspections / maintenance. Potable Water System including water makers. MSD - Book Cell Cleaning and maintenance (Ops rep during annual inspection/certification). Monitors quantity and quality of onboard consumables (diesel, potable water, etc.). Maintain critical marine spare parts inventory. Update Critical Equipment Operating Procedures as required. Responsible for completion of Daily Marine ORD’s. Leads BSEE level 1 Asset Integrity inspections by 3rd party personnel. Ops Rep for Exterior Hull and Underwater Inspections (Diving, ROV, Rope Access) on or around the facility.

Stability and Weight Management

• Responsible for all ballasting operations ensuring the floating offshore installation stays within allowable limits as described in the MOM. Responsible for bunkering operations from vessels. Complete daily deck surveys to track weight and ensure the FOI stays within allowable limits utilizing the Load Management Program and/or long hand stability calculations. Ensure all “permanent” equipment/structures/packages that come out are accounted for in Lightship changes. Ensure all items that fall under the “certified weight” category have ABS certified weight documents.

Environmental Condition Monitoring and Maintenance

• EFMS & ADCP operation and maintenance. Monitor weather forecast daily and communicate in SIMOPs meeting to keep the whole crew abreast of weather patterns that may affect upcoming scopes. Monitor potential tropical systems/ Loop Currents and keep leadership up to date on forecasts that may affect the facility.

Required Experience:
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The candidate should have completed an Active or Passive Stability course.

• The candidate should have 2 years’ experience with the operation of complex ballast systems and related marine systems i.e. mooring system, Environmental Facility Monitoring System, diesel storage, bilge, etc.
• The candidate should have prior experience participating in USCG In-Service Inspections, annual USCG Certificate of Inspections, and annual class inspections.

Preferred Experience:

• At least 4 years as BCO onboard FOI or equivalent facility, or 2 years as BCO onboard Chevron FOI. Accepted Experience
• Although no longer required by USCG, possession of an “active” or “continuity” USCG Active Ballast, OIM, Barge Supervisor, or Ballast Control Operator license for FOI is preferred.

Special considerations:
This role is not eligible for expatriate assignment. Global Offshore Payroll applicants must be able to use current US work authorization or otherwise able to obtain work authorization within 4 months of initiation of immigration activities. Refer to the
US immigration FAQ document
for more information about visa appointment timing.
Relocation options will not be considered.
U.S. Regulatory notice:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at
emplymnt@chevron.com
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Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law

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