Offshore Rig Positioning & Survey Specialist

LMOceans; Bergen; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LMOceans is seeking a dedicated specialist to support major offshore operations with rig positioning, move planning, anchoring and survey activities. You will contribute from onshore planning through offshore execution, collaborating closely with operator reps, vessels and offshore teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.

With proven offshore positioning expertise, you will review procedures, perform geodetic calculations and verify system readiness, while driving practical improvements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rig moves and offshore positioning.
• Understanding of geodesy, coordinate systems, transformations and GNSS.
• Knowledge of mooring analysis, anchor line geometry and catenary calculations.
• Experience with Starfix NG and EIVA NaviPac.
• Offshore experience aboard anchor-handling vessels or drilling rigs.
• Strong English and Scandinavian language skills.
• Safety-conscious and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing rig move procedures, positioning plans and survey documentation.
• Supporting scopes of work for pre-lay, anchoring and rig positioning activities.
• Performing coordinate calculations, transformations and geodetic quality checks.
• Reviewing anchor patterns, anchor line geometry and catenary calculations.
• Verifying positioning system configuration, calibration and operational readiness.
• Providing offshore support, investigating positioning anomalies and identifying practical improvements.

Skills

Rig moves

Offshore positioning

Geodesy basics

GNSS knowledge

Mooring analysis

Anchor line geometry

Survey experience

English & Scandinavian

Tools

Starfix NG

EIVA NaviPac

Job description

LMOceans is seeking a dedicated specialist to support major offshore operations with rig positioning, move planning, anchoring and survey activities. You will contribute from onshore planning through offshore execution, collaborating closely with operator reps, vessels and offshore teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.

With proven offshore positioning expertise, you will review procedures, perform geodetic calculations and verify system readiness, while driving practical improvements