Quayside Checker/Chargehand

The Quayside Checker/Chargehand is responsible to expedite all cargo effectively and efficiently for the loading and discharging of vessels and ensure cargo is inspected and compliant with relevant standards.

The Quayside Checker/Chargehand is responsible to expedite all cargo effectively and efficiently for the loading and discharging of vessels and ensure cargo is inspected and compliant with relevant standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

General

• Manage all resources (Crane Operators, Forklift Operators, Riggers, Banksman) to ensure supply vessels are loaded and discharged in accordance with pre-agreed plans and schedules

• Inspect all cargo for damage, overloading, relevant documentation, certification and compliance to ASCO standards, prior to dispatch

• Inspect all cargo delivered in accordance with Industry Best Practice Safe Packing and Handling of Cargo to and from Offshore Locations

• Check cargo against cargo DN/load list to ensure all cargo complies with client shipping instructions

• Accurately record all discrepancies and raise non-conformance measures and ASCO SIDs & AIRs as required

• Ensure you are in full compliance with all Group HSEQ and Operating Procedures

• Lead and document Toolbox Talks with crews and operators prior to commencing operations

• Coordinate with client designated Cargo-Coordinator/Dispatcher/Materials Coordinator on inbound/outbound cargo & dispatch to minimize congestion on the Quayside and allow for efficient vessel loading/discharging operations

• Ensure discrepancies, delays and non-conformances are correctly reported.

• Ensure effective use of resources, to minimize congestion and maximize efficiency

• Ensure the receipt and dispatch of all material conforms to ASCO and client requirements for safe shipment, traceability, and accountability

• Mentor and coach inexperienced colleagues inclusive of all equipment Operators, Banksman, Riggers and Chargehands

• Manage the Control of Work process as necessary, to ensure safe and secure work is performed by all Operations, Contractor and Third-Party personnel at your assigned location

• Accurate completion of all reports, statistics and other documentation as may be required (TAR's, SBRF's, Activity reports and all other reports that will be required from time to time)

• Participate and promote ASCO LiveSafe Intervention System, carry out planned/ad-hoc site inspections and safety meetings as required by Procedures and in line with targets in Personal Safety Contract

• Demonstrate positive HSEQ behaviours and maintain a continuous commitment to HSEQ compliance and HSEQ initiatives

• Demonstrate leadership skills with regards to raising the safety awareness of site personnel, actively encouraging reporting and investigation

• Report and document all equipment downtime

• Report and document all late arrivals of equipment Operators, Riggers and Banksman

• Ensure all PTW's are closed out in alignment with the respective GOP

• Create lift plans in alignment with ASCO GLP

• Chargehands/Checkers are required to be outside in the operations area supervising all operations

• Chargehands/Checkers MUST stop all operations once they need to leave the operations area.

• Act as Emergency Warden when necessary

• This role profile is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. You will be required to perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 CXC passes including Mathematics and English

• Tertiary level certificate or

• Three (3) years' experience in a similar position in the oil & gas, supply chain or logistics industries

• NSL Banksman/Slinger Certification

• LEI 3 & 6 Certification

• EAL Certificate of Competency Level 2

• NSL Rigging & Lifting or Equivalent

• A valid Driver’s Permit

• Clean Certificate of Character

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Maintains positive work relationships

• Knowledge of Best Practices within the Logistics Industry preferably related to offshore Oil & Gas support Physically fit, ability to lift 50lbs, traverse ladders, able to function outdoors in the hot sun.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English)

• Team player

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work unsupervised and make effective decisions in a fast-changing environment

• Excellent Punctuality and Attendance

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Awareness of Best Practice for the safe packing and handling of Cargo to and from offshore locations

• Manual Handling

• Rigging & Lifting

• Spill Response Training

• Permit to Work

• First Aid

• Fire Warden

• Basic Fire Safety

• COSHH

• Rigging Loft Management

• Certificate in International Marine Dangerous Goods (IMDG)

• IOSH Managing Safely

• ASCO QMS Awareness

HSEQ

• In partnership with the HSE department, ensure the continuous improvement of safety and environmental performance and compliance to all laws, regulations and industry standards/codes.

• Reports all incidents or breaches of policy or regulations to the line manager.

• Fully endorse the ASCO ‘Stop the Job’ policy and commitment to proactive intervention where an unsafe act or condition is observed.

• Adherence to the ASCO’s integrated management system ensuring document control and improvements to key processes is maintained.