Safety Officer – MODU

Odfjell Drilling Ltd.; Norway; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Odfjell Drilling Ltd. is seeking an offshore Safety Officer for the Deepsea Atlantic project with UK sector operations and a 3-6 crew rotation. The role emphasizes proactive safety, strong collaboration, and effective incident investigations in challenging environments.

You will join a global operator with a 1-year UK project duration, starting February 2027, and a Norwegian sector return planned after the assignment. Fluency in Norwegian and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Higher education (MSc, BSc or equivalent).
• Solid QHSE experience on MODUs.
• Fluent written and spoken Norwegian and English.
• Proficient in IT systems and safety software.
• Knowledge of QHSE regulations on NCS and UK.
• Basic Offshore Safety course and Offshore health certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily QHSE activities offshore.
• Support preparation and revisions of procedures and documents.
• Lead local incident investigations offshore.
• Verify compliance with safety rules and tools.
• Follow up non-conformances, incidents, and deficiencies.
• Maintain the offshore Competence Management System.
• Provide training in the use of PPE.
• Facilitate risk assessments and MOC processes offshore.

Skills

Fluent Norwegian and English

Strong communication skills

Ability to teach and motivate others

Education

Higher education (MSc, BSc or equivalent)

Tools

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Contact person: Jannicke Katla Glesnes - QHSE Manager Operations MODU

With experience and expertise from operations across the globe, we are proud to offer a state-of-the-art semisubmersible rig fleet and highly skilled crews equipped to operate in in the harshest environments. We have established our world-leading position in the industry through five decades of operational success in some of the most challenging natural environments on earth.

Are you ready to join Deepsea Atlantic as our new offshore Safety Officer?

The rig is currently operating on UK sector. Crew rotation is on a 3-6 schedule

Approx duration of the UK project is 1 year – before returning to Norwegian sector (TBA)

Start date of employment: February 2027

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We seek highly motivated and enthusiastic offshore Safety Officer who:

• Proactively ensure safe operations
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Possess excellent communication and cooperation skills
• Have the ability to teach and motivate others

KEY DUTIES

• Assist in the daily QHSE activities
• Support in the preparation and revisions of procedures, documents, and instructions
• Lead local incident investigations
• Verify compliance with safety rules, procedures, instructions, and safety tools
• Systematically follow up non-conformances, incident reports and deficiencies related to QHSE
• Maintain the offshore Competence Management System
• Provide training in the use PPE
• Facilitate risk assessments and MOC processes offshore

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Higher education (MSc, BSc or equivalent)
• Documented solid experience within QHSE work on MODUs
• Fluent written/oral in Norwegian and English language
• Proficient in the use of IT systems
• Good knowledge of QHSE regulations and standards on NCS and UK
• Basic Offshore Safety course and Offshore health certificate

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