RIG MOVER

Qatar Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Doha is seeking a Marine Operations Pilot responsible for overseeing rig and barge movements to ensure safety and adherence to operational guidelines. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in marine operations, including a Master Mariner certificate and hands-on knowledge of rig movements. This role is critical in coordinating with rig management and ensuring operational compliance.

Qualifications

• At least five years of conducting rig moves independently.
• Thorough understanding of offshore industry marine operations.
• Willingness to train existing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Complete all planning before rig/barge movements.
• Perform rig moves as a Pilot and ensure safety.
• Act as the marine representative during operations.

Skills

Experience in tanker or towing operations

Conducting rig moves

Understanding of marine operations

Education

Unlimited Foreign Going Master Class I Certificate

Job description

Overview

• Ensure all planning and preparations are completed prior to rig/barge movements.
• Hands-on role in jack-up rigs/barges' movement as the person in charge of rig/barge moves.
• Perform rig moves as a Pilot, working closely with rig management and the owner's insurance representative to ensure safety and adherence to QatarEnergy's and Rig's Operational Procedures Guidelines, preventing damage to the unit and assets.
• Act as the company's marine representative for QatarEnergy and JV partners during rig moves and marine operations.
• Ensure all records and documentation are completed upon completion of the move.

Experience

• Experience in tanker or towing operations, ideally gained as a Chief Officer or Master, is advantageous.
• Familiar with the movement of all types of jack-up drilling units and capable of conducting rig moves from a hands-on perspective. Should demonstrate at least five years of conducting rig moves independently, with around 100 moves onto fixed structures using towing vessels only.
• Thorough understanding of marine operations related to the offshore industry and willingness to train existing workforce.
• Experience in other marine disciplines such as Offshore Oil Operations, Marine Inspection and Investigation, Marine Consultancy, DP Operations, Pipe Lay, Construction Barge Operations, and Tanker Moorings is desirable.

Qualifications

• Unlimited Foreign Going Master Class I (Master Mariner) Certificate of Competency issued by or equivalent to the UK Department of Transport.
• Must be able to acquire a Class I Certificate of Competence and possess at least five years of senior experience in rig/barge operations.