Rigger / Assistant Mooring Manager

Job Title

Assistant Mooring Master / Rigger

Summary

We’re looking for four experienced Assistant Mooring Masters / Riggers to support Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations in the Bacia de Santos region. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on marine experience who can combine offshore operations support with equipment upkeep. You’ll need to work safely in a dynamic, rotational offshore schedule while using your skills to maintain mooring equipment and assist during ship operations.

Location and Working Pattern

• Offshore (Bacia de Santos STS operating area) with duties at the equipment storage and maintenance base
• Full-time position with offshore rotation and equipment duties as scheduled

Client Overview

Our client is a key player in offshore energy and operations, delivering high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence in marine transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Mooring Master during approach, mooring, cargo transfer and unmooring stages of STS operations
• Carry out rigging, line-handling, and fender/hose deployment and recovery safely in line with procedures
• Perform pre-operation checks and support checklists before nomination, before/after mooring, transfer, and unberthing
• Attend toolbox talks and safety briefings before every operation
• Inspect, clean, and maintain fenders, hoses, mooring lines and ancillary equipment between operations
• Monitor equipment certification and condition, reporting any defects or wear to the Operations Coordinator
• Support equipment mobilisation and demobilisation from the operating area to the storage base
• Follow HSEQ requirements, PPE standards and permit-to-work procedures during operations

 

Must-have Requirements

• Previous experience as a rigger, able seaman, deck rating, or in a similar offshore role
• STCW basic safety training (or willingness to obtain before deployment)
• Experience with mooring operations, rigging, or fender/hose handling (advantage)
• Offshore medical fitness certificate (or ability to obtain)
• Fluent English and Portuguese, both spoken

 

Nice-to-have Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance tasks
• Strong teamwork and adaptability for rotational shifts and short-notice mobilisation
• Ability to follow safety procedures with discipline and precision

Apply Now

If you have the skills and are ready for an offshore opportunity supporting vital STS operations, apply today to join this specialist team.

 

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