About Dixstone Group:
Dixstone Group is an expanding multinational thriving within the energy services sector. We specialise in platforms & vessels construction, marine services, offshore rig management, and specialised decommissioning services, in the North Sea, Latin America, and Central Africa. With a robust growth trajectory, the group is enhancing its global presence, with strategic expansion and diversification into new markets.
SUMMARY:
The Crewing Officer is responsible for assisting the operations with a focus to always maintaining the vessels with the right personnel onboard.
Liaising with Masters, Operations and Marine Manager, the Crewing Officer is coordinating all tasks to have the right persons onboard: Sourcing, Contracts, Training, Logistics and Travel arrangements.
To succeed, the Crewing officer is working with HR Administrators, Logistic department, travel agents and manning agencies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing crew changes for allocated Vessels
Travel, Visa and relevant joining documentation management
Crew Management using the Management System OCS HR (Mintra)
Crew planning
Maintaining the crew planning alive for all vessels and update in real time the data base (OCS HR)
Liaising with Masters to identify vacancies and fill the gaps
Maintaining CV data base, with potential candidates
Coordinate sourcing activities (using company network and support from manning agencies)
Liaise with “Subject Matter Experts” to select the right candidates (Operations Engineers, Technical Superintendents and
Masters)
Liaising with Masters to schedule for crew changes
Ensure crew leave cycles are properly managed and that crew are relieved on time
Maximize crew availability by constantly reviewing crew movements and maintaining contact with off-duty crew
Competency Assurance
Management of crew certification validity and expiries
Ensuring pre-joining routines for all crew are properly managed
Checking crew certificate and qualification validity – Update the HR System data base with relevant documentation
(Certificates, biodata, etc…)
Ensure all crew joining the vessel have completed required training before mobilisation
Determine gaps in training against the company Training Matrix
Plan and organise trainings required accordingly
Identifying gaps and address training needs in compliance with the Training Matrix
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Good knowledge of the English language. (French would be a plus)
An adequate work experience in related fields of operations: Offshore and International (Exp. in Africa being a plus)
Adequate knowledge of IT tools, crewing management software and MS Office suite
Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial environment with equivalent position
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proactive, problem solver and team player
Very flexible, accepting fast changing situations
Being capable to work under pressure (pressure from 24/7 operations)
Being available for on-call duties
Skills Required
- Good knowledge of the English language
- Knowledge of French
- Adequate work experience in offshore and international operations
- Experience in Africa
- Adequate knowledge of IT tools, crewing management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Experience using OCS HR (Mintra)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial environment in equivalent position
- Proactive, problem solver and team player
- Very flexible and able to handle fast changing situations
- Capable of working under pressure and available for on-call duties
What We Do
Dixstone provides integrated offshore solutions and services for the oil and gas industry, specializing in shipbuilding, conversion of rigs and vessels, drilling, and decommissioning. As an affiliate of the Perenco Group, it operates globally across 10 countries with a team of over 2,000 professionals, delivering engineering services and marine fleet management to optimize the entire energy value chain.
