Deck Officer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Deck Officer for our expanding fleet in Brazil, operating dynamic and highly complex missions aboard modern, technologically advanced vessels. Key Highlights: 1. Operation on a fleet of modern and technologically advanced vessels 2. Participation in dynamic and highly complex operations 3. Focus on safety, operational efficiency, and technical excellence **We are looking for a Deck Officer to join our rapidly expanding fleet in Brazil.** You will have the opportunity to work aboard a fleet of modern vessels with high technological capability and participate in dynamic and highly complex operations, such as: * **Anchoring and torpedo launching** on **AHTS** vessels; * **Inspection, maintenance, subsea construction, and saturation diving** on **RSV, CSV, DSV, and MPSV** vessels; * **Flexible line deployment** on **PLSV** vessels. We seek professionals who bring **expertise in vessel maneuverability, planning, and task execution organization**, clear and concise communication, with an emphasis on safety, operational efficiency, and technical excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Comply with and enforce the Captain’s Standing Orders; * If the most senior officer, act as substitute for the Chief Officer in all cases of legal impediment; * Upon boarding, assist in verifying crew documentation, ensuring compliance with current legislation; * Conduct safe navigation watch using available equipment and promptly inform the Captain of any abnormality that may affect navigational safety; * Ensure all relevant information is communicated during watch handover; * Monitor non-conformities within the management system; * Supervise onboard activities to ensure adherence to the Group’s safety policy; * In the absence or incapacity of the onboard Safety Technician, ensure implementation of safety tools such as Work Permits, Toolbox Talks, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), etc.; request assistance from the Chief Officer/Captain whenever necessary; * Maintain the Navigation Logbook, Azimuth Book, and other logs required by applicable regulations; * Plan voyages and determine vessel position; * Assist in vessel maneuvers when requested by the Captain; * Be responsible for all emergency signaling equipment—including flags, pyrotechnic devices, lamps, lanterns, etc.—as well as navigation equipment; * Identify and respond to danger signals, immediately notifying the Captain; * Be responsible for inventorying, distributing according to the Emergency Plan, and maintaining all safety and lifesaving equipment; * Stay informed about new rules and regulations governing the role; * Keep all nautical charts and publications up to date; * Stay informed about contractual terms and the client’s contingency system; * Maintain bridge organization; * Record crew members and passengers onboard, and keep personnel lists updated; * Manage consumables for the bridge, safety, and lifesaving equipment; request repairs, replacements, or spare parts through the Chief Officer; * Introduce the vessel to new crew members, passengers, or visitors, conducting safety familiarization; * Train deck cadets and maritime trainees onboard; * Prepare port clearance documentation; * Be familiar with access control at different security levels and assist the Ship Security Officer in port surveillance; * Monitor cargo loading/unloading, stowage, and deck material handling during navigation; * When designated, operate the vessel’s Dynamic Positioning (DP) system, monitor position, and perform maneuvers; * Manage initial DP failure response and assist the Captain in emergency situations; * Monitor daily weather forecasts and inform the Captain of severe weather warnings, emergency communications received from other vessels, etc.; * Inform the Chief Officer of any defects preventing radio communication service; * Maintain the Radio Communication Logbook daily, per applicable legislation; * Perform and supervise inspections and preventive/corrective maintenance as scheduled by the maintenance program, per instructions from the Chief Officer; * Assist in tracking validity of certificates for equipment under your responsibility; * Attend inspections, surveys, and maintenance services performed by subcontractors on equipment under your responsibility; * Implement actions and procedures to comply with the onboard pollution prevention and response plan; * Verify validity of your “Maritime Health Certificate” and ensure timely renewal prior to expiration; * Participate in integrated drills; * Perform duties carefully and technically, using required PPE to safely carry out responsibilities and ensuring others involved do likewise; * Know your role and all others described in the vessel’s Master Emergency Drill Table; * Participate in risk assessments prior to commencement of operations. Your responsibility is to perform tasks punctually and in accordance with the company’s quality standards. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Sciences and/or completion of a merchant marine officer training program. STCW II/1 * Competency always in accordance with STCW - 2ON * Full DP Certification; * Certificates: EROG, EARP, TBS-1, EOPN, ECIA, ESPM, ESCM, EPOL, and EGPO * Experience as Deck Officer on AHTS, RSV, MPSV, or PLSV vessels. * Advanced English; **Benefits** * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Life Insurance * Wellhub * Meal Allowance * Transportation Allowance for boarding/disembarking * Psychological Support Program * Private Pension Plan