Chief Officer - MUV

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, stability and ballasting, and the safety management system
• Supervise, train and evaluate deck personnel, including cadets, and maintain discipline
• Plan anchor handling, allocate deck crew work and ensure rest-hour requirements are met
• Act as Stability Section Leader and carry out ballasting and de-ballasting to and from transit draught
• Ensure compliance with IMCA guidelines for dynamic positioning and gangway/lift plans, and follow the Permit to Work system
• Take charge of fire, safety, security and emergency equipment, and act as second-in-command in fire-fighting matters
• Maintain logbooks, cargo space records, lifting equipment records, sounding records and the Garbage Management Plan
• Keep the vessel's accommodation clean and well maintained, and ensure pollution prevention measures are in place
• Conduct drills and exercises as required by SOLAS, ISM and ISPS codes, and keep the muster list up to date
• Prepare appraisal reports for deck officers and cadets, and advise the Master on their performance

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 on 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 courses
• 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

Applications are made by submitting a detailed CV highlighting relevant chief officer or senior deck officer sea service experience.