DPO

CORE Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Group in Houston is seeking an experienced Dynamic Positioning Operator to join a deepwater offshore drilling unit in the Gulf. You will onboard quickly, integrate with the bridge team, and maintain DP during drilling and marine operations.

Ideal candidate has drillship experience, holds Unlimited Master or Mate MMC with STCW, and a current USCG Medical Certificate. You will participate in drills and maintain DP logs and reference systems.

Qualifications

• Offshore DP experience required.
• Previous drillship experience strongly preferred.
• Unlimited Dynamic Positioning Operator Certificate required.
• Current USCG Medical Certificate and resume up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Operate the DP system during drilling and manage thrusters and power within limits.
• Monitor vessel heading and position and respond to alarms.
• Record DP events and maintain DP logs.
• Assist with watchkeeping, navigation, and bridge operations.
• Communicate with Master, OIM, Driller, Chief Mate, and Engine Room during critical operations.

Skills

Offshore DP experience

Drillship experience

Watchkeeping

Education

Unlimited Master’s or Mate’s MMC

Job description

Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO)

Job Summary

We're looking for an experienced Dynamic Positioning Operator to join a deepwater offshore drilling unit operating in the Gulf. This is a relief hitch for someone who can step onboard, integrate with the bridge team, and safely maintain the vessel on DP throughout drilling and marine operations. Previous drillship experience is strongly preferred.

This position is responsible for maintaining the vessel's position while supporting drilling, subsea, and marine activities in accordance with the approved DP operating procedures. You'll work closely with the Master, Offshore Installation Manager, Driller, Chief Mate, and Engine Control Room to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations.

Responsibilities

• Operating the DP system during drilling, running thrusters and power management within operational limits
• Monitoring vessel heading and position
• Responding to alarms
• Recording DP events
• Maintaining DP logs
• Assistwith watchkeeping, navigation, and bridge operations
• You should be comfortable working with DP consoles, power management systems, thruster controls, reference systems (DGPS, HPR, Fanbeam, laser), gyrocompasses, wind sensors, and position reference equipment, while understanding the impact each has on vessel redundancy and station keeping.

You'll also be expected to participate in DP drills, emergency response scenarios, FMEA-related procedures, pre-job meetings, permit-to-work activities, and maintain clear communication with the drill floor and engine room during critical operations. This is not a position for someone who still needs to learn offshore DP operations.

Requirements

• Previous offshore DP experience required
• Previous drillship experience strongly preferred
• Unlimited Master's or Mate's MMC with appropriate STCW endorsements
• Unlimited Dynamic Positioning Operator Certificate
• Up-to-date resume
• Current USCG Medical Certificate
• BOSIET / FOET / THUET
• RigPass or SafeGulf
• TWIC
• U.S. Passport or government-issued ID

We're looking for someone who can step onboard, stand an independent DP watch, and contribute safely and effectively from day one.