Manager Marine Operations

Odfjell Drilling; Bergen; On-site; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Social and inclusive workplace

Global career path

Competitive compensation

Flexible home office opportunities

Convenient location

Active social environment

Cabin pool

Job summary

Odfjell Drilling in Bergen is seeking a Manager Marine Operations to lead the marine operational authority within MODU and to develop and implement design and operational philosophies and procedures.

The role includes audits of marine operations, assessment of technical conditions on offshore units, and response to critical events with a focus on compliance and competence in marine organization offshore. English language skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner/Deck Officer Class 1 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with mobile offshore units.
• Valid Deck Officer 1 certificates.
• High level of competence in project execution and marine operation.
• Good understanding of recent rig design and current rules and regulations.
• Working language is English; strong oral and written English required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement design and operational philosophies and procedures for MODU marine operations.
• Audit marine operations and assess technical conditions on offshore units.
• Respond to critical events and conditions; ensure compliance and quality of marine operations.
• Verify competence within the marine organization offshore.
• Manage framework agreements with key marine suppliers.
• Oversee supplier network and experience transfer within the marine discipline.
• Approve technical changes and obtain resources for marine-related projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Project execution

Education

Master Mariner/Deck Officer Class 1

Job description

Manager Marine Operations

Employment type: Permanent Employee

Application end date: 9/27/2026

Contact person: Steinar Holst

Contact number: 93240366

Odfjell Drilling is an international drilling company founded in 1973. With over 1,600 employees and its main operations office in Bergen, the company operates a state-of-the-art semisubmersible fleet and is world-leader in harsh-environment operations. Odfjell Drilling has set a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and is working towards this through innovative and energy-efficient solutions.

Our goal is to have the best rigs, best people, and the best culture. To operate our rigs under extremely demanding conditions, it is crucial to have top talent both onshore and offshore.

We are committed to developing a sustainable culture where our people thrive and perform at their best in a safe and inspiring environment. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and a shared goal of delivering world-class drilling operations.

Are you our next Manager Marine Operations ?

The Manager Marine Operations is the marine operational authority within MODU and is responsible for developing and implementing design and operational philosophies and procedures. This responsibility also includes audits of marine operations, assessment of technical conditions on offshore units and response to critical events and condition. The Manager Marine Operation is responsible for assuring compliance and quality of marine operations and verifying of competence in marine organization offshore. The Manager Marine Operation is responsible for framework agreement with key suppliers within own discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for MODUs operational marine philosophy and fleet wide solutions within marine discipline.
• Discipline responsible for marine operations and relevant marine systems.
• Responsible for assuring compliance towards rules, regulations and standards within marine discipline.
• Competence development, requirement and definition of qualifications for marine offshore personnel
• Ensure fleet wide synergies, experience transfer and lessons learned within marine discipline
• Responsible for framework agreements and for supplier network marine suppliers.
• Involvement and approval of technical change projects and modifications through technical clarifications and/or acquire resources from marine discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Higher technical education (Master Mariner/Deck Officer Class 1). Relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience related to mobile offshore units
• Valid Deck Officer 1 certificates
• The position requires a high level of competence within project execution and marine operation.
• Good conceptual understanding of recent rig design and up to date knowledge of applicable rules and regulations
• As the working language is English, good oral and written English skills are required

Why you should join our team

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We offer:

• Development opportunities: Grow professionally and personally through exciting projects
• A social and inclusive workplace: Collaboration and good team spirit
• Global career path: Opportunities to shape the future of the company
• Competitive compensation: Including holidays, insurance, and pension plans
• Flexible home office opportunities
• Convenient location: Bergen office close to the airport with light rail access
• Active social environment: Sports teams, training facilities, and social events
• Cabin poo"l: Access to company cabins across Norway

We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.

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