Dynamic Positioning Operator 23300

Seadrill Limited; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seadrill is seeking a Responsible Watch Keeper in Houston, TX, to safely position the unit and maintain uninterrupted DP console operations on-site. You will ensure the bridge is never unattended, follow daily guidelines, and maintain required logbooks, with thorough handovers at each shift change.

You will support offshore employees' performance, develop competencies to meet Seadrill standards, and perform additional duties as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• As per Seadrill training and competence directives.

Responsibilities

• Uninterrupted manning of the DP console.
• The DP console and bridge are never left unattended at any time.
• All relevant governing documents are adhered to.
• Clear daily operational guidelines are followed.
• Visible leadership is demonstrated by monitoring daily operations.
• Required logbooks are maintained and updated as per requirements.
• Thorough handovers are provided at each daily change of shift.
• Active participation in meeting activities.
• Support the development of offshore employees' performance and competence to ensure the Rig/Area has the right skills, knowledge, and capabilities to operate under Seadrill standards and meet objectives.
• Other duties are performed as and when required and/or directed by the supervisor.

Skills

DP Operations

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Seadrill training and competence directives

Job description

Responsible Watch Keeper as per international maritime regulations and responsible for the safe positioning of the unit.

Responsibilities

Responsible for/ensure:

Uninterrupted manning of the Dynamic Positioning (DP) console.

The DP console and bridge are never left unattended at any time.

All relevant governing documents are adhered to.

Clear daily operational guidelines are followed.

Visible leadership is demonstrated by monitoring daily operations.

Required logbooks are maintained and updated as per requirements.

Thorough handovers are provided at each daily change of shift.

Active participation in meeting activities.

Support the development of offshore employees' performance and competence to ensure the Rig/Area has the right skills, knowledge, and capabilities to operate under Seadrill standards and meet objectives.

Other duties are performed as and when required and/or directed by the supervisor.

Equipment & Systems

Responsible for/ensure:

Bridge equipment is maintained and maintenance is recorded.

Equipment is prepared for future marine operations.

Maintenance of Life Saving Appliance (LSA) equipment is carried out.

Qualifications

As per Seadrill training and competence directives.

About Us

SAFETY AT SEADRILL
Our goal is to ensure that 'nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations.

Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment.

We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.

Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes:

• Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
• Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
• Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
• The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
• Good and clear communications with all involved parties.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK
In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

• Drive & Ownership
• Change & Forward Thinking
• Service Delivery

DIVERSITY

This position is also for people with disabilities.

We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.

JOIN SEADRILL
We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1397
• Job Category Operations Marine
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 11:11 AM
• Apply Before 08/31/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4425 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX, 77041, US (On-site)