Ballast Control Operator

Job Description

Job Description Ballast Control Operator

Location:  Norway

About Ogenus Offshore

Ogenus Offshore is a manpower company based in the UK and Greece, providing skilled personnel to the energy sector. We support our clients with workforce solutions for offshore and onshore projects worldwide. This position is being offered on behalf of one of our trusted clients.

The Role

Responsible for maintaining the vessel’s stability, trim, and draft during all operational phases, including drilling, heavy weather, and rig moves. Operating from the Ballast Control Room

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the automated ballast control system to ensure correct stability and trim of the vessel.
• Maintain optimal vessel draft, list, and trim conditions as per rig operational and weather conditions.
• Perform real-time stability calculations using onboard software and input from tank soundings and weight distribution.
• Coordinate with the Marine Supervisor, Barge Engineer, and OIM during ballasting operations, rig moves, and critical marine activities.
• Conduct and log daily soundings of ballast, bilge, potable water, drill water, and fuel tanks.
• Monitor bilge alarms, high-level indicators, and ballast system instrumentation for anomalies and respond as per emergency procedures.
• Assist with deck load planning, weight changes, and verification of centre of gravity and displacement.
• Monitor weather conditions and take pre-emptive ballasting actions during heavy seas or storm forecasts.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance support, and troubleshooting of ballast system equipment including valves, pumps, level sensors, and control panels.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and stability data for audits, Class inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in emergency drills and respond as a key control room operator during events such as flooding, blackout, or fire scenarios.
• Liaise with marine contractors during rig moves and towing operations

What We’re Looking For

• CoC – Officer of the navigational watch (II/1) - STCW 
• GMDSS
• Medical Offshore (OGUK) 
• Medical Seafarer 
• MIST
• Offshore Survival (HUET EBS CAEBS)
• STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
• STCW Basic Training (Personal Survival Techniques & Fire Prevention/ Fire Fighting)
• STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats
• STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness A-VI/6-1