Senior Barge Engineer - Jack-Up Marine Operations

Libera Consultants; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Libera Consultants is seeking an experienced Barge Engineer for offshore Jack-Up drilling operations in Saudi Arabia. You will focus on safe rig moves, jacking, ballast management and stability control while advising the OIM on marine and operational matters.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive offshore experience and familiarity with multiple Jack-Up designs. You will work within a safety-conscious, offshore team environment with strict regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years offshore marine experience with Jack-Up rigs.
• Proven experience in multiple Jack-Up rig moves.
• Hands-on experience with jacking, preloading, ballast and stability operations.
• Strong understanding of Jack-Up stability and marine operations.
• Experience with different Jack-Up rig designs/types desirable.
• Strong offshore safety awareness and knowledge of marine regulations.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting Jack-Up rig moves including positioning, preloading and jacking operations.
• Overseeing the safe jacking up and lowering of the rig.
• Monitoring and maintaining rig stability, ballast, weight distribution and load control.
• Advising the OIM on marine and operational matters affecting safety or drilling.
• Monitoring weather and environmental conditions during marine activities.
• Ensuring marine equipment and systems remain operational and compliant.
• Maintaining stability, ballast, loading and marine operational records.
• Ensuring compliance with Flag State, Classification Society and company safety requirements.
• Supporting emergency preparedness, drills and offshore marine safety activities.

Skills

Offshore marine experience

Barge Engineer on Jack-Up rigs

Rig moves management

Jacking/preloading/ballast

Stability and ballast control

Marine regulations & safety

Leadership & communication

Jack-Up designs/types

Safety culture & procedures

Job description

Libera Consultants is seeking an experienced Barge Engineer for offshore Jack-Up drilling operations in Saudi Arabia. You will focus on safe rig moves, jacking, ballast management and stability control while advising the OIM on marine and operational matters.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive offshore experience and familiarity with multiple Jack-Up designs. You will work within a safety-conscious, offshore team environment with strict regulatory compliance.