Lekhram Poswal

Experience

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  EOSL, Northern Offshore, Transocean

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2014

  Ballast Control Operator (BCO)

  Worked as Ballast Control Operator at Transocean, EOSL, Northern Offshore on different semi-submersible rigs.Work description is below:• Ballast and de-ballast the rig as required to maintain station - Authority I• Monitor all ballast controls and related instrumentation. Also,monitor the location of supply vessels, standby boats and helicopters - Authority I• Record reports pertaining to stability, boat and helicopter movements, safety drills and rig activities in the daily logbook - Authority I• Maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF radio and maintain regular communication with supply and standby vessels - Authority I• Monitor variable deck load on a daily basis to calculate and maintain the rig's stability - Authority I• Prepare the daily and weekly stability report for the rig - Authority I• Monitor fire alarms, engine conditions, gas detection alarms and take action as directed on Station Bill - Authority I• Assist in supervising the transfer of bulk materials to and from rig. Keep records of all bulk materials movement - Authority I• Monitor quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water, drill water and report findings to Barge Supervisor - Authority I• Carry out Preventive Maintenance on ballast control equipment and other marine equipment as required - Authority II• Inspect ballast equipment and other marine operations and lifesaving equipment, as required, for safe working conditions - Authority II• Test fire fighting equipment, obstacle lighting and audible signals - Authority II• Monitor the weather conditions and rig motions - Authority II• Assist in supervising the deck crew during routine and non-routine marine operation - Authority II• Assist the Barge Supervisor in carrying out rig move plans, aid anchor handling boats and perform mobilization and demobilization preparations - Authority III Show less

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  Essar Oilfield Services Limited

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Night Barge Master

  Worked as Night Barge Master from Aug 2014 to Feb 2015 while drilling operations and from Feb 2015 to Aprl 2016 worked as Barge master on Essar Wildcat semi-submersible rig (Warm Stacked) in Singapore.Work description is below:• Check variable deck load on a daily basis in order to calculate and maintain unit stability• Coordinate all helicopters and supply boats traffic to the rig and assist in supervising transfers of materials to and from the rig• Monitor quantities of expendables such as fuel, potable water and drill water• Assist in ensuring that all marine and navigation equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times• Assist in monitoring the stability of the rig and ensure that all loads are appropriately dispersed throughout the rig• Operate and assist in maintaining the bulk system as required• Assist in ensuring that all lifting gear is colorcoded, maintained and stowed correctly• Supervise tests on firefighting equipment, obstacle lighting, and audible signals• Supervise Crane Operators, Roustabouts and Painters in work related to drilling operations, deck maintenance, loading and offloading workboats, etc.• Assist in planning rig moves, anchor patterns, and associated mobilization preparations• Maintain accurate daily marine logs. Forward copies of these reports to the shorebase office• Assist in monitoring weather/environmental conditions. Advise the Barge Supervisor/OIM on conditions likely to affect drilling operations and seaworthiness of the rig• Assist in ensuring that all safety equipment, including lifeboats and firefighting equipment is maintained in a state of operational readiness at all times• Assist in ensuring that all Flag State and Classification Society requirements are complied with including manning scale for marine personnel• Participate in the effective management of the Rig Maintenance System.• Maintain ballast and bulk transfer systems Show less

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  Transocean

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  Ballast Control Operator

  Worked as Ballast Control Operator with Transocean on Semisubmersible rig Jack Bates.

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  Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás S.A.

  Aug 2018 - now

  Ballast Control operator

  Working as Ballast Control Operator with QGOG on Semi-sub rig Olind Star.