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Position Purpose
To effectively execute and monitor the side-trail dredging process as a vital activity of dredging operations integral for optimal production and to manage and oversee auxiliary tasks associated with various production and maintenance requirements.
Position Outputs
- Managed side trail pipe process and operation: To ensure optimal production and the reduction of cycle times for maximum efficiency.
- Maintained critical equipment: To monitor status of and repair depth indicator for side-trail and displacement systems and effect wide range of repairs and maintenance to dredge deck equipment, including calibrations and to store, monitor and maintain critical spares levels for running maintenance of deck dredge and hopper equipment.
- Dredging material: To initiate and advise Dredge Master on the best possible pipe positioning for maximum effectiveness and accuracy and maximum dredged quantities.
- Reclaimed material: Initiating and monitoring this sensitive process to prevent blockages by adjusting flows and communicating with shore-based support. This includes overseeing the safe coupling of the floating line and the technique of rainbowing.
- Maintenance of the entire system of sidetrail, pumps, winches, etc (all the equipment that is used by the pipeman).
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Qualifications and Experience
- Matric ( maths and science).
- A mechanical background would be advantageous.
- N1/N2 qualification in mechanical would be advantageous.
- 3-5 Years' experience.
Competencies
Knowledge Required:
- Mechanical background.
- First aid at sea certificate.
- Advance firefighting certificate.
- Restricted radiotelephone operators' certificate ( MARINE).
- Persona safety and social responsibilities with personal survival techniques.
Skills Required:
- Numeracy and computer literacy.
- Code 8 driver's license.
- Determine safe sea working conditions.
- To be able to repair minor breakdowns and damages at sea.
- To operate radio without hesitance.
- Good communication skills.
- Quality standards.
- Leadership.
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