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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an important role within WALSH Marine, with primary responsibility to:

• Second in command of the vessel and is the Head of the Deck Department.
• Carry out deck-related maintenance as per the company’s planned maintenance system.
• Watch keeping at sea and in port.
• To ensure familiarity with the SMS and the regulations applicable
• To assist the Master in carrying out their duties
• To assist the Master in the efficient and safe operations and maintenance of vessels
• To assist the Master in carrying out safe operations in a responsible and timely manner
• To assist the Master in with ensuring health & safety is being adhered to and followed on board at all times.
• To assist the Master in with ensuring administration of all ship management activities on the vessel are correct and up to date, including reporting, and record keeping.
• To assist the Master in with liaising closely with Marine Managers, Pilots, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth planning and communication of all tug and towage operations.
• To assist the Master in controlling work activities of the deck crew and direct mooring operations of barges according policies and procedure, international laws and requirements
• To ensure familiarity with the SMS and the regulations applicable
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of on-deck work spaces.
• Carry out assigned duties during an emergency situation as detailed in the Emergency response Procedures.
• To assist the Master in ensuring all vessel rigging and lifting equipment are certified for use and are in a suitable condition, properly stored and maintained
• To assist the master with their duties in ensuring compliance with the on board Safety Management Systems. In particular ensuring the vessels safety equipment is adhered to and operating procedures are followed.
• To assist the Master in performing Tool Box Talks (TBT) as required by the nature of the job to own crew
• To assist the Master in assigning work tasks to deck crew
• To assist the business with maintaining ISM/SMS systems and accreditation's
• Maintain safe working practices
• Any other duties as advised by the Master or Management

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

• BML Tier 1 Level 2
• Wallingford (preferred but training will be provided to right individual).
• ENG 1 or ML5
• LKE Margaretness to Putney (With Cargo endorsement, pushing and towing)
• STCW: certs as a minimum AFF, Sea Survival PSST, First Aid
• Accustomed to building relationships with client representatives at various levels
• Self-motivated, able to work largely under your own initiative

HEALTH & SAFETY

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with your employers in their efforts to provide both a safe place and safe
• systems of work.
• Always use the protective equipment and clothing provided for specific tasks.
• Identify unsafe working conditions and practices at the earliest and report to management.
• DO NOT OPERATE any plant or machinery without authorisation.
• Obey all signs installed for your safety.
• Practice good site safety by keeping your working area clean and tidy.
• Take care and be responsible for all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the Company.
• Apply the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP).
• It is the responsibility of the postholder to take reasonable care not to endanger themselves or anybody else by any act or omission as stated by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

FIRE PROCEDURE

• The postholder must adhere to the Companies Fire Policy.

SMOKING PREVENTION

• The postholder must adhere to the Companies Smoking Policy, which states that no smoking is permitted on site.

ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE USE

• The Companies does not permit employees to consume alcohol or to carry or take illegal substances whilst on duty.
• Any employee found to be in possession and/or unfit to carry out their duties as a result of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, whether taken outside working hours or not, will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with Companies policy.

CONFIDENTIALITY

• The postholder must at all times maintain confidentiality of the material and information that they handle.
• Any matters of a confidential nature, or in particular, information relating to commercial practises, under no circumstances be divulged or passed onto any unauthorised person or persons.
• Any breach of this can lead to disciplinary action.

DATA PROTECTION

• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Act 2018 regulates the use of personal data. You are required to ensure that any personal information obtained, processed or held (on a computer or otherwise), is done so in a fair and lawful way and that the data held and processed is only for the specified registered purposes.
• It should be noted that the breach of confidentiality is a disciplinary offence and may result in disciplinary proceedings being taken.

BUSINESS CONDUCT AND DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

• In the interest of probity, openness and good business conduct, you are required to comply with any policy in force in respect of standards of business conduct. This will include requirements to: -
• Declare certain financial interests which may conflict with, or impact upon, your employment with the Companies
• All applicants are required to declare any involvement either directly or indirectly, with any firm, company or organisation, which has a contract with the Companies.
• Comply with any provisions restricting, controlling or requiring the declaration of hospitality or gifts.
• Comply with all statutory legal legislation and the Companies Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders and Schemes of Delegation.
• Failure to withhold such information may lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.

STANDARDS

• The Companies aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its own staff and of the general public.
• To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that, at all times, employees carry out their duties in a courteous, sympathetic manner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNTITES

• This Companies has an Equal Opportunities Policy.
• The aim is to ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, creed, ethic/national origin.
• Whilst the Companies recognises specific responsibilities fall upon Management, it is also the duty of all employees to accept personal responsibility for the practical application of the Policy.

WORKING TIME REGULATIONS

• The Working Time Regulations 1998 (as amended) require that you should not work more than an average of 48 hours each week, i.e. no more than 816 hours in a 17-week period.
• To work more than 48 hours you must have management sanction and/or to elect to opt out of the Working Time Regulations by providing written confirmation to the Companies.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

• All employees are expected to comply with all the policies and procedures drawn up by the Companies.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• The successful post holder will be expected to be responsible for his/her continuing professional development and to take a proactive approach to maintaining personal and professional effectiveness in an evolving role.

Limits of Authority

• Not to speak directly to the press or other media with/without the prior agreement of the Lighterage Director.