DPO – OOW (Deck)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced DPO (Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator) to join our offshore international fleet of IMR vessels. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining precise vessel positioning during crane subsea lifting operations, ROV operations, and subsea construction activities, aboard vessels equipped with active heave-compensated cranes. This position requires proven offshore DP experience and a strong understanding of subsea operational support.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

Operate DP systems to maintain safe and precise vessel positioning during subsea crane lifts, ROV launch/recovery, and subsea construction operations
Support crane operations involving active heave-compensated (AHC) cranes, ensuring safe positioning and coordination during critical lifts
Liaise closely with ROV, survey, crane, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of DP and subsea operations
Participate in toolbox talks specific to DP-critical operations
Monitor DP system performance, environmental conditions, and vessel footprint during operations
Assist in maintaining DP capability plots, FMEA documentation, and DP trials and DP Check list records
Participate in emergency response procedures, including DP-related contingency actions
Ensure compliance with IMCA DP guidelines, ISM, ISPS, and client-specific HSE requirements
Maintain accurate DP logs and operational records in line with company and flag state requirements
Support the Master, Chief Officer and SDPO with bridge watchkeeping duties as required
Qualifications

Education / Training: The OOW acting as SDPO or DPO shall be, as a minimum, qualified in accordance with STCW 95 Regulation II/1 and hold a DP Operator’s Certificate, issued by the Nautical Institute. (Additional requirements are contained in the Vessel Qualifications and Training Matrix appropriate to each vessel).

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ sea-going experience as DPO on IMR / subsea construction / offshore support vessels

Skills: Fluent in both verbal and written English. Computer literate. Strong decision-making skills. Strong working knowledge of IMCA DP guidelines, ISM, ISPS, and MARPOL