Offshore Marine Operations Lead

Noble Drilling Norge AS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Drilling Norge AS is seeking an experienced MODU Barge Supervisor to oversee offshore marine operations, lifting activities, and ballast control, ensuring compliance with management systems and regulatory standards. You will lead a team, review critical lifting plans, and maintain certification and training requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, advanced offshore engineering understanding, and proven ability to manage complex safety procedures in remote, harsh environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• MODU Barge Supervisor License or equivalent.
• OPITO approved BOSIET with CA-EBS.
• Completion of all Marine Section Leader training requirements.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in operation and management of offshore marine systems, including anchoring, mooring, ship handling, basic seamanship, damage control equipment and procedures, and environmental safety.
• Offshore technical background including stability, fluid dynamics and loading.
• Experience in cargo operations and their effects on vessel ballast and loading.
• Experience in rig towing and movement operations, and knowledge of ocean weather and sea state conditions affecting rig operations.
• Experience in department management, scheduling, inventory control, budgeting and managing personnel.
• Excellent leadership, communication and management skills, and proficient computer skills in office and company proprietary software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all duties as required by the company management system, bridging documents, emergency response plans and regulatory requirements as applicable to the MODU's area of operation.
• Responsible for maintaining all mandatory certification for the role held, according to the company training matrix and training management system.
• Respond to Emergencies as per MODU Specific Station Bill.
• Responsible for supervising, developing and managing performance of their respective team members.
• Act as the Person Responsible for Lifting Operations (PRLO), accountable for all lifting activities on the unit and their control of work, in accordance with the Rigging and Lifting Operations Manual.
• Review and approve all Critical and Engineered lifting operations, ensuring associated risks are controlled and reduced to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Ensure all lifting operations are adequately supervised and carried out by trained and competent personnel.
• Plan, organise, coordinate and control marine and barge maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal and international regulations.
• Supervise and monitor unit stability and ballasting systems during rig movement and placement operations.
• Calculate and document all stability and load calculations before, during and after rig moving operations.
• Supervise all cargo transfers, ballast adjustments and Variable Deck Load compensation, including bulk fluid transfers to and from supply vessels
• Prepare and secure the unit for towing, and perform Variable Deck Load and ballasting operations as required at location.
• Supervise all preservation and repair work to the vessel hull and marine systems, and supervise safe tank entry procedures.
• Supervise the Crane Operator, Roustabouts and deck maintenance crew, and coordinate with the Driller so that deck operations do not delay drilling.
• Supervise and assist in the maintenance, function testing and repair of ballasting and related rig systems and controls.
• Ensure Well Specific Operational Guidelines are communicated and followed within the section.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and inventory according to P2R and IFS.
• Conduct and document TTW (Transition to Work) meetings.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports using designated systems
• Ensure effective communication during shift handovers and with client representatives
• Identify and highlight any updates to policy and procedures, for continuous improvement of safety and efficiency.
• Any ancillary duties assigned by Supervisor, Section Lead or OIM.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Office software

Education

MODU Barge Supervisor License or equivalent

OPITO BOSIET with CA-EBS

Marine Section Leader training

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Noble Drilling Norge AS is seeking an experienced MODU Barge Supervisor to oversee offshore marine operations, lifting activities, and ballast control, ensuring compliance with management systems and regulatory standards. You will lead a team, review critical lifting plans, and maintain certification and training requirements.

The role demands strong leadership, advanced offshore engineering understanding, and proven ability to manage complex safety procedures in remote, harsh environments.