Assistant Technical Section Leader – Deepsea Mira – MODU International

Odfjell Drilling Ltd.; Kokstad; Remote; ZAR 2,727,000 - 4,545,000; Full time

Job summary

Odfjell Drilling Ltd. seeks an Assistant Technical Section Leader for the Deepsea Mira. The role focuses on maintenance planning, safety compliance, and technical supervision during offshore operations in the Caribbean.

You will coordinate with the TSL, ensure permits to work, and oversee reporting in maintenance systems while mentoring crew and upholding QHSE standards in a demanding offshore environment.

Qualifications

• STCW Engine Officer Cert. STCW’95 III/2 and flag state equivalent.
• UL – Chief Engineer All Ships Certificate required.
• Endorsement for non-Norw. Certificate preferred.
• ERM & High Voltage 02 certification required.
• Competence assessments and compliance with flag/continental shelf rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving maintenance activities and safety.
• Support TSL with certificates for Class, Flag State and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure permit to work and isolation systems are followed.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance with department heads.
• Mentor and train crew for current and future positions.
• Liaise with Marine Dept to monitor stocks of lubricants and fuel.

Skills

ERM & High Voltage

Safety & Compliance

Maintenance planning

Reporting in systems

Education

STCW Engine Officer Cert. STCW’95 III/2

UL – Chief Engineer All Ships Certificate

Endorsement for non-Norw. Certificate

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

With experience and expertise from operations across the globe, we are proud to offer a state-of-the-art semisubmersible rig fleet and highly skilled crews equipped to operate in in the harshest environments. We have established our world-leading position in the industry through five decades of operational success in some of the most challenging natural environments on earth.

Due to our recent contract award, Deepsea Mira are crewing up for the wider Caribbean area and recruiting for the position of Assistant Technical Section Leader.

The contract is estimated 150 days + options with operations expected to start April 2027. Vacant positions are expected to start mobilising from January 2027 onwards for onboarding and transit to location.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• STCW Engine Officer Cert. STCW’95 III/2 and flag state equivalent, UL – Chief Engineer All Ships Certificate (Endorsement for non-Norw. Certificate).
• ERM & High Voltage 02
• Systematic familiarisation/Competence assessment(s) for position
• In compliance to the flag State competence requirements
• In compliance to the continental shelf requirements
• Able to operate and use company computer based maintenance and purchasing programs, with the ability to report in same systems.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• ATSL ensures the effective use of the Company’s Maintenance Management System by their subordinates and adheres to the company’s QHSE policy.
• ATSL shall assist the TSL in all certificates for Class, Flag State and regulatory body requirements.
• ATSL to ensure that the permit to work and isolation systems are strictly adhered to by all Technical Crew.
• ATSL shall assist the TSL in promotion and developing maintenance task optimization and provide feedback to TSL. ATSL must be able to assist in planning and co-ordinating all preventative and corrective maintenance activities in conjunction with other department heads to avoid downtime.
• ATSL will assist and support TSL for ensuring that the Technical Department are conversant with relevant rig specific procedures, and that they are understood, utilized and updated accordingly.
• ATSL will actively participate in reviewing and developing technical level 4 procedures, ensuring that the approved level 4 operational procedures are adhered to at all times. ATSL must report all unsafe activities, situations, and potential hazards to TSL.
• ATSL can be a leader or member in investigations and is required to make appropriate preparation conditions. Assist in developing and promoting effective troubleshooting condition evaluation and root cause failure analysis programs for all technical equipment.
• ATSL to work closely with TSL to perform and coordinate all preventative and corrective maintenance activities in conjunction with other department heads to avoid downtime. They can delegate maintenance work to deck and drilling department, in accordance with established safety and professional criteria.
• ATSL will assist TSL to mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work in their current job positions, and where appropriate coached and prepared for the next position.
• ATSL shall assist the entire technical crew on board, i.e. Electricians, Mechanics, Hydraulics and Welder when necessary. This includes assisting the Storekeeper for the correct preservation and storage of spare parts kept onboard.
• ATSL is responsible for good housekeeping in all technical areas.
• ATSL shall assist the TSL to ensure that there are sufficient and maintained tools and spare parts available at all times for the safe and proper performance of repairs and maintenance.
• ATSL shall assist the TSL in updating the maintenance program after work has been carried out and in printing out work preparations for technical crew.
• ATSL shall assist the drilling department in carrying out other work as required and as agreed between DSL and TSL, must be able to train and coach drill crew in “first line maintenance” of drilling equipment.
• ATSL to liaise with Marine Department about monitoring stocks of lubricants, fuel, potable water and drill water and ensure that sufficient stocks are available on board.
• ATSL is responsible for the follow up/initialize work permits & SJA and must be able to contribute on FMEA and FMECA in their field of expertise.
• ATSL is responsible for ensuring that the Technical Section Leader/Rig Superintendent is updated at all times in relation to maintenance and repairs that may have an impact on progress / the drilling operation.
• ATSL will actively participate in Safety Management System, departmental, pre-tour and client meetings as required.
• ATSL has co-responsibility for planning for inspection routines.
• ATSL must be observant with respect to oil spills, leakages etc. that can pollute the environment.

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