Deepwater Drilling Section Lead - Offshore, 42/42 Rotation

Drillmar; Fatih; On-site; TRY 8,987,000 - 14,978,000; Full time

Job summary

Drillmar is seeking an experienced Drilling Section Leader to join an offshore Africa deepwater drillship operation. The role requires mobilization in December 2026 and a 42/42 rotation.

UK, EU or South African nationals are preferred due to travel costs and work permit restrictions. A minimum of 3 years in similar roles on drillships or deepwater semis within the last five years, plus NOV drilling equipment expertise and IWCF/OPITO safety qualifications, are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in the role on-board a drillship or deepwater semi-submersible within the past 5 years.
• Experience of deepwater drilling campaigns.
• NOV drilling equipment expertise; IWCF/OPITO safety qualifications (BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS) and medical fitness for offshore work.

Skills

Deepwater drilling experience

Drillship operations

NOV Drilling Equipment expertise

Education

IWCF Well Control - Supervisor level

OPITO BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS

OGUK STCW Medical Fitness

Job description

Drillmar is seeking an experienced Drilling Section Leader to join an offshore Africa deepwater drillship operation. The role requires mobilization in December 2026 and a 42/42 rotation.

UK, EU or South African nationals are preferred due to travel costs and work permit restrictions. A minimum of 3 years in similar roles on drillships or deepwater semis within the last five years, plus NOV drilling equipment expertise and IWCF/OPITO safety qualifications, are essential.