Fire Safety Systems jobs in Stowmarket

Windcat is a leading provider of safe and efficient crew transfer services to the offshore industry, operating at the forefront for more than 20 years. With a growing fleet of over 55 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), 4 Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) and 1 Multi-Purpose Accommodation Support Vessel (MPASV) - and several newbuilds under construction - Windcat plays a key role in supporting offshore projects worldwide. As part of CMB.TECH, one of the largest listed and diversified maritime groups in the world, you'll get more than just a job title - you'll join a team dedicated to shaping the future of offshore energy.

Job Description

As a CTV Deckhand you will safely transfer wind turbine technicians, and other passengers, to offshore windfarms as well as undertake cargo operations. You will maintain lookout with the Master and ensure the good maintenance and housekeeping of the vessel alongside the following duties:

• Complete periodical inspections and maintenance of the vessel in accordance with maintenance procedures
• Promote a positive safety culture on board the vessel and be familiar with all safety equipment, requirements, instructions and facilities on board
• Deliver a professional service from start to finish when transferring technicians
• Assist in the on-board administration and recordkeeping
• Undertake onboard training as required and participate in emergency drills
• Assist engineers with vessel maintenance as and when required
• Undertake instruction from the Master
• Undertake instructions from the shoreside management team

Experience

Previous experience as a deckhand on commercially operated vessels.

Desirable experience:

• Small boat experience
• Customer facing experience

Skills and behaviour

• Work proactively in a small team
• Communicate effectively
• Able to follow instructions
• Use own initiative
• Positive can-do attitude
• Execute safe working practices and environmental protection
• Maintain good housekeeping (clean, tidy and organised)

Technical skills

• Competent with ropework, mooring, bunkering, watchkeeping and vessel planned maintenance.
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of marine diesel engines and ancillary systems.

Misc

Able and willing to work from any site in UK and Europe

What certificates / documents do I need?

• Right to work in the UK
• Passport – must be valid for travel to the UK and EU
• STCW basic safety training certificates (preferably not older than 4 years):

• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting STCW A-VI/1-2
• Elementary First Aid STCW A-VI/1-3
• Personal Survival Techniques STCW A-VI/1-1
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities STCW A-VI/1-4

• ENG1 Seafarer medical – Fit for lookout duties must be ticked Yes
• MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC1)
• Desirable:
• Navigational Watch Rating Certificate II/4 (Deck)
• Current UK driving license
• Discharge book
• Slinger Signaller course (preferably not older than 3 years)
• Automatic External Defibrillator training (AED)
• VHF Short Range Radio