Global Offshore Jack-Up Rig Move Lead

Interocean Marine Services Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Interocean Marine Services Ltd seeks a highly experienced Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist to plan, coordinate and execute rig moves worldwide. You will provide technical guidance from feasibility studies to post-move reporting, ensuring safety and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.

The role requires 10+ years in offshore marine operations, offshore survival certification, and collaboration with clients, vessel owners and Marine Warranty Surveyors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Marine Operations or related discipline.
• Recognised offshore survival and medical certification.
• Valid offshore training certificates for operating region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise jack-up rig move operations from planning through completion.
• Develop rig move procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Conduct location assessments, environmental reviews, and seabed evaluations.
• Review geotechnical, bathymetric, and metocean data to determine site suitability.
• Coordinate with clients, vessel owners, marine warranty surveyors, and offshore personnel.
• Provide technical guidance during jack-up, transit, positioning, and jack-down activities.
• Monitor towing operations and ensure compliance with approved rig move procedures.
• Assess rig leg penetration, footing capacities, punch-through risks, and air gap requirements.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and pre-job planning meetings.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, industry best practices, and company management systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare detailed rig move reports.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and operational anomalies when required.
• Mentor junior personnel and offshore teams on rig move planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Decision making

Offshore operations

Education

Marine Engineering degree

Nautical Science

Marine Operations

Job description

Interocean Marine Services Ltd seeks a highly experienced Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist to plan, coordinate and execute rig moves worldwide. You will provide technical guidance from feasibility studies to post-move reporting, ensuring safety and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.

The role requires 10+ years in offshore marine operations, offshore survival certification, and collaboration with clients, vessel owners and Marine Warranty Surveyors.