Manager Marine Operations

Odfjell Drilling; New Jersey; On-site; USD 108,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Social and inclusive workplace

Global career path

Competitive compensation

Flexible home office opportunities

Bergen office near airport

Active social environment

Cabin pool

Job summary

Odfjell Drilling in Bergen seeks a Manager Marine Operations to lead fleet-wide marine philosophy, ensure compliance and competence offshore, and drive risk-managed operations.

You will supervise design and operational philosophies, audit marine activities, manage supplier relations, and coordinate with technical teams to maintain safe, efficient MODU operations.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner/Deck Officer Class 1 or equivalent high-level maritime credential.
• Minimum 8 years of experience with mobile offshore units.
• Valid Deck Officer 1 certificates.
• Proven ability in project execution and marine operations.
• Strong knowledge of rig design rules and regulations.
• Working English language skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define operational marine philosophy and fleet-wide solutions within marine discipline.
• Lead marine operations and related systems; ensure discipline ownership.
• Ensure compliance with rules, regulations and standards within marine discipline.
• Develop competence requirements and define qualifications for offshore personnel.
• Foster fleet-wide synergies, experience transfer and lessons learned.
• Oversee framework agreements with marine suppliers.
• Contribute to technical change projects and resource acquisition.

Skills

Master Mariner/Deck Officer

8+ years offshore experience

English proficiency

Education

Master Mariner/Deck Officer Class 1

Job description

Odfjell Drilling is an international drilling company founded in 1973. With over 1,600 employees and its main operations office in Bergen, the company operates a state-of-the-art semisubmersible fleet and is world-leader in harsh-environment operations. Odfjell Drilling has set a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and is working towards this through innovative and energy-efficient solutions.

Our goal is to have the best rigs, best people, and the best culture. To operate our rigs under extremely demanding conditions, it is crucial to have top talent both onshore and offshore.

We are committed to developing a sustainable culture where our people thrive and perform at their best in a safe and inspiring environment. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and a shared goal of delivering world-class drilling operations.

Are you our next Manager Marine Operations?

The Manager Marine Operations is the marine operational authority within MODU and is responsible for developing and implementing design and operational philosophies and procedures. This responsibility also includes audits of marine operations, assessment of technical conditions on offshore units and response to critical events and condition. The Manager Marine Operation is responsible for assuring compliance and quality of marine operations and verifying of competence in marine organization offshore. The Manager Marine Operation is responsible for framework agreement with key suppliers within own discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for MODUs operational marine philosophy and fleet wide solutions within marine discipline.
• Discipline responsible for marine operations and relevant marine systems.
• Responsible for assuring compliance towards rules, regulations and standards within marine discipline.
• Competence development, requirement and definition of qualifications for marine offshore personnel
• Ensure fleet wide synergies, experience transfer and lessons learned within marine discipline
• Responsible for framework agreements and for supplier network marine suppliers.
• Involvement and approval of technical change projects and modifications through technical clarifications and/or acquire resources from marine discipline

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Higher technical education (Master Mariner/Deck Officer Class 1). Relevant experience may compensate for lack of formal education
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience related to mobile offshore units
• Valid Deck Officer 1 certificates
• The position requires a high level of competence within project execution and marine operation.
• Good conceptual understanding of recent rig design and up to date knowledge of applicable rules and regulations
• As the working language is English, good oral and written English skills are required

Why you should join our team

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We Offer

• Development opportunities: Grow professionally and personally through exciting projects
• A social and inclusive workplace: Collaboration and good team spirit
• Global career path: Opportunities to shape the future of the company
• Competitive compensation: Including holidays, insurance, and pension plans
• Flexible home office opportunities
• Convenient location: Bergen office close to the airport with light rail access
• Active social environment: Sports teams, training facilities, and social events
• Cabin pool: Access to company cabins across Norway

We live our core values - creative, competent, result oriented, committed - while always being safety conscious.