Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist

Interocean Marine Services Ltd; Aberdeen City; Vor Ort; GBP 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation package

Supportive team culture

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Decision making

Offshore operations

Ausbildung

Marine Engineering degree

Nautical Science

Marine Operations

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Offshore / Worldwide Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager / Marine Manager
Start Date: Immediate
Interocean is seeking a highly experienced Jack-Up Rig Mover to join our team for operations in Worldwide. The Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing safe and efficient jack-up rig moves. The role provides technical expertise throughout all phases of rig relocation, including feasibility studies, route assessment, pre-load monitoring, jack-up and jack-down operations, towing activities, and post-move reporting. The position ensures compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and company safety procedures.

Key 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

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Marine Operations, or a related discipline
• Recognised offshore survival and medical certification
• Valid industry-standard offshore training certificates relevant to operating region

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in offshore marine operations
• Significant experience planning and executing jack-up rig moves
• Proven experience working with independent-leg cantilever and slot jack-up rigs
• Experience reviewing geotechnical and geophysical survey data
• Experience coordinating with Marine Warranty Surveyors and regulatory bodies
• Familiarity with international offshore drilling operations

Technical Knowledge

• Jack-up rig stability and structural limitations
• Rig move analysis and feasibility studies
• Towing operations and marine assurance processes
• Seabed hazards and geotechnical interpretation
• Marine navigation and positioning systems
• Offshore safety management systems
• Risk assessment and emergency response procedures

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent planning and organisational ability
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• High level of situational awareness and safety focus
• Ability to work under pressure in dynamic offshore environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Supportive team culture