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Offshore Project Manager

Job Summary:

An Offshore Manager is regarded as someone who can manage the offshore team in order to achieve outcomes as required by the client and contracting company.

There is a significant range of disciplines within an Offshore team. For this reason, it is important that the Offshore Manager has a thorough understanding of the demands of ROV, Diving, Hydrographic Survey and Marine operations. Operational experience therefore forms an important part of the criteria for this grade.

The Offshore Manager must also be proficient in all aspects of management and this is therefore assessed within this grade as an ongoing competence.

The Offshore Manager is also expected to coach and assess colleagues in all aspects of sub-sea operations . Offshore Managers may apply for formal assessment qualifications which are awarded by the awarding body EAL. They are however assessed on their assessment skills within this grade in line with IMCA guidelines.

The Offshore Manager will have a strong background in either ROV, Diving, Survey or Marine disciplines. They will have significant experience in one of the above and held a senior role for at least 3 years. These roles may include ROV Superintendent, Dive Superintendent, Deck Foreman/Shift Superintendent

Entry Level Specifications:

• Be in possession of a current and valid offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
• Be in possession of a current and valid offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
• Achieve 540 days offshore experience at a Senior Supervisor/Superintendent Grade
• Have a minimum of 8 years in the industry

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

Competencies	Performance Criteria	Underpinning Knowledge Questions
1) Demonstrates the ability to manage activities in a safe manner in accordance with legislative and operating company requirements
2) Demonstrates the ability to co-ordinate the Offshore Team during an emergency situation in the workplace
3) Demonstrates the ability to coach personnel, assess their skills and implement effective management techniques in the workplace
4) Demonstrates the ability to liaise with the Client, Shore Based Management and Offshore Supervisors/Team Leaders
5) Demonstrates the ability to implement and manage Company Quality Systems in the workplace
6) The ability to use project management systems/software as required in offshore operations
Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed. In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment. The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
Assessment Feedback Form An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete. It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well. Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence. The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
Assessor Sign off Form The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one sign off form per assessor.
Record of Witnesses Form The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
Witness Statement The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent. It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role. It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
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