Chief Officer DP PSV

About the role

POSH Fleet Services is looking for a Chief Officer for its fleet of vessels, based in Dammam. The Chief Officer manages the Deck Department and assists the Master in the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, reporting to the Master and coordinating with technical and shore-based teams. In the event of the Master's incapacity, the Chief Officer assumes the role of Master, and acts as shipboard Safety Officer if there is no separate Safety Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Manage deck operations, cargo handling and stowage, and dangerous goods including the hazardous materials/COSHH database
• Plan anchor handling, allocate deck crew work and ensure rest-hour requirements are met
• Supervise, train and evaluate deck personnel, including cadets, and advise the Master on their performance
• Act as Stability Section Leader and carry out ballasting and de-ballasting to and from transit draught
• Maintain fire, safety, security and emergency equipment, refuse unsafe work and keep deck stores within budget
• Keep logbooks, sounding books, cargo space and lifting equipment records accurate, and maintain the Garbage Management Plan and pollution prevention measures
• Ensure drills and exercises are conducted and documented in line with SOLAS, ISM and ISPS requirements
• Cooperate with the Chief Engineer, engineering officers, charterers' representatives and the camp boss, and follow the Emergency Response Manual and Muster List

Required profile

• Certificate of Competency as per STCW Regulation II, with valid medical certificate
• DP Unlimited license (where applicable) and DP experience as per IMCA M 117
• Ship Security Officer certificate as per STCW Regulation VI/5
• At least 12 months of experience in rank and a similar type of vessel
• Ability to work in offshore, port and confined-space environments, including around moving machinery and at heights

Required skills

• Preferred: cargo specialization, leadership and technical aptitude
• Experience with offshore support vessels, AHTS, tankers or energy-sector operations, including specialty cargo systems and dynamic cargo operations
• Training in advanced cargo handling, stability management, tankerman procedures and leadership
• Familiarity with electronic cargo planning tools, stability software and bridge systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary and marine benefits aligned with industry standards
• Health coverage, life insurance, paid leave, retirement/savings plans and repatriation benefits
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership training and career progression to Master or shore-based management roles