Cargo Operator (Offshore)

About the role

The Cargo Operator is responsible for safe and efficient cargo handling and maintenance activities on offshore vessels. The role ensures that all cargo and utility operations are performed in line with strict safety standards and company procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, start‑up, monitor, and shut down marine and cargo operations.
• Isolate, maintain, and reinstate pump‑room and cargo systems under permit‑to‑work (PTW) and isolation certificates.
• Conduct tank entry, inspection, cleaning, blasting, spraying/painting, greasing, and preservation of topside items.
• Monitor pollution control measures and ensure discharges remain within regulatory limits.
• Participate in emergency response duties and drills as defined in the station bill.

Required profile

• Strong safety awareness and ability to work under PTW and isolation procedures.
• Technical competence in cargo loading/off‑loading, pump‑room maintenance, and confined‑space operations.
• Effective communication with team members and control centres.
• Capability to perform toolbox talks and follow detailed operating guides.

Required skills

• Cargo loading and off‑loading
• Pump‑room and cargo system maintenance
• Isolation and reinstatement procedures
• Tank entry, inspection, cleaning, blasting, spraying/painting
• Greasing, preservation of flanges, bolts, valves
• Rigging and lifting operations
• Confined‑space entry and monitoring (gas/H₂S detection)
• Pollution control monitoring
• Emergency response drills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on modern offshore vessels
• Comprehensive safety training and certification support
• Career development in marine cargo operations