Vessel Control Systems Operator / Control Room Operator

St. John's, NL
On-site
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Vessel Control Systems Operator monitors and controls various FPSO systems, including thruster positioning, cargo, and ballast operations. They also maintain field traffic awareness, support crude oil washing, and participate in emergency response activities.

Job details

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting a Vessel Control Systems Operator (Control Room Operator) to join its Operations team focusing on the oil and gas petrochemical industry. This opportunity is offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, working on a regular rotation. The Role * Location: Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador * Site / Office based: Terra Nova FPSO * Hours of work: 12 hours per day * Rotation / work pattern: 21 day on – 21 day off rotation * Required: Site specific medical, drug and alcohol testing * Unionized position: Rates follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement You will be working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as well as noisy conditions. Work may be indoors or outdoors, and at extreme temperatures. In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. RESPONSIBILITIES Typical responsibilities: * Monitor and control various FPSO systems * Operate the thruster assisted positioning mooring system * Handle cargo and ballast operations, and distribute and control inert gas to cargo and ballast tanks * Support crude oil washing operations * Oversee shuttle tanker operations during cargo transfers * Maintain awareness and control of field traffic movements * Maintain communications with the production control system operator * Participate in the emergency response team * Maintain GMDSS radio watch from CCR (Nightshift) QUALIFICATIONS Skills And Qualifications: What makes you remarkable? Requirements * A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) * Two or more years of experience with tanker and exposure to the offshore oil and gas environment * Experience in dynamic positioning systems and Canadian East Coast ice management procedures is an asset * Chief Mate Unlimited certification * Restricted Radio Telephone certificate with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System * (GMDSS) * Crude Oil Washing certificate and Inert Gas certificates would be assets * Marine Emergency Duties (MED) * Effective verbal and written communication skills Preference for: * Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies or Diploma in Nautical Science * Specialized Oil Tanker Endorsement (level two) * Rigging and Banksman certification * Trained as Coxswain * Knowledge of helicopter landing operations and aviation weather reporting Other important information * Must pass a site-specific drug and alcohol test, as required by the customer * Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs * Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above * Able to meet physical requirements of frequent walking, climbing, standing, bending, twisting and crawling for the duration of the shift * Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position For this position, the following training / certifications would be considered and asset: * Basic Survival Training (BST) including HUET and HUEBA * Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Alive * Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015) * Offshore Safety Regulatory Awareness * Fall Protection * Confined Space Entry * Emergency First Aid Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com [https://www.woodgroup.com/] Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and possess at least two years of experience in the offshore oil and gas environment. Essential certifications include Chief Mate Unlimited, GMDSS, and Marine Emergency Duties (MED).