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As Shift Leader Deck, you are essential to the safe and efficient operation of our vessels’ deck machinery and mission systems. You’ll work on offshore projects worldwide, reporting to the First Engineer Deck, First Mechanic, and Chief Engineer, and collaborating with a skilled technical team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supervising technical staff or crew under your care during your shift.
• Overseeing the execution of planned maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities on deck and mission systems.
• Making rounds along deck technical equipment to monitor and control operations.
• Maintaining awareness of ongoing work in deck technical spaces and the status of equipment.
• Ensuring your shift is carried out efficiently and safely, in line with Allseas Integrated Management System (AIMS) standards.
• Ensuring smooth cooperation with other project-related departments.
• Acting as deputy for the First Engineer Deck or First Mechanic when required by the Chief Engineer.
• Timely administration, including planned maintenance and statutory logbooks.
• Ensuring all operational fluid levels (e.g., hydraulic fluids, gear oil, grease) are adequate.
• Operating machinery under your supervision as environmentally friendly and economically as possible.
• Ensuring thorough shift handover as per standing orders, both verbally and in writing.
• Keeping all personal documentation, such as passport, seaman's book, medical certificate, CoC, and safety (STCW) training certificates, up-to-date and valid.
• Performing duties as indicated on the station bill and fulfilling ship security duties.
• When working on pipelay vessels: set up pipelay mission equipment, monitor the pipelay process and propose improvements when required.
• When working on construction vessels: assist and advise the Construction Department in the use of heavy lift equipment and assist the ROV department when deemed necessary by the Chief Engineer.

You will also have the authority to stop the job if safety or compliance is at risk, in line with the Allseas Integrated Management System, and to initiate necessary actions in an emergency situation. Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration, and a down-to-earth culture at its core.

To succeed as Shift Leader Deck at Allseas, you should have:

• General technical education and compliance with all STCW requirements.
• In possession of CoC with competency level III/2 "Second Engineer with NO limitations" or Mechanical Engineer (BSc).
• B1 level English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Adequate knowledge of pipelay processes, offshore cranes, and hydraulics, wire ropes and industrial automation.
• Good command of MS Office applications.
• Fulfillment of all training and qualification requirements in accordance with company standards.
• Strong communication, leadership and helicopter view.

Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration, and a down-to-earth culture at its core. It means contributing to pioneering projects, like performing record-breaking heavy lifts and working with top-notch technologies.

Apart from that, you can count on the following:

• Competitive salary based on your offshore industry skills and expertise.
• 5x5 rotation schedule for work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic organization.
• Global workplace with professionals from 40+ nationalities.
• Robust safety programs and continuous training.
• Varied fleet experience for skill diversification and career enrichment.

Ready to pioneer with us?

Stories from colleagues

Read Victor's story

The variety in knowledge, operational expertise, and people is what I love most about working for this company.

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Allseas thrives in a unique, demanding industry, showcasing its size and spirit. It provides a dynamic workplace with innovative ideas, exciting projects, and rewarding efforts.

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If you enjoy solving problems, taking responsibility and working on projects where no two days are the same, you will find plenty of opportunities here.

Witnessing the successful execution of these projects, knowing that I played a role in their development, is a truly satisfying experience.

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I still love the job every single day—the busy days on board, the fantastic crew, and the freedom to perform my work while constantly seeking improvements.

Employees are given the chance to learn, grow, and develop their skills, reflecting the company’s attitude towards hard work and trust.

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What’s kept me interested in working for Allseas all these years is being able to work in different environments, departments, and continents.

Being in this team gave me the possibility of interact with clients, see many offshore platforms, widen my knowledge and strengthen my skills.

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Allseas has a brilliant team of diverse cultures and backgrounds, who share the passion and enthusiasm for the work we do.

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The independence and responsibility asked of me as a student really suited me and I liked the Allseas culture and way of working.

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There is a very open and international vibe in the offshore business and people are always friendly and respectful.

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