Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist
Interocean · Aberdeen
Location: Offshore / Worldwide Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager / Marine Manager
Start Date: Immediate
Interocean is seeking a highly experienced Jack-Up Rig Mover to join our team for operations in Worldwide. The Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing safe and efficient jack-up rig moves. The role provides technical expertise throughout all phases of rig relocation, including feasibility studies, route assessment, pre-load monitoring, jack-up and jack-down operations, towing activities, and post-move reporting. The position ensures compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and company safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise jack-up rig move operations from planning through completion.
- Develop rig move procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Conduct location assessments, environmental reviews, and seabed evaluations.
- Review geotechnical, bathymetric, and metocean data to determine site suitability.
- Coordinate with clients, vessel owners, marine warranty surveyors, and offshore personnel.
- Provide technical guidance during jack-up, transit, positioning, and jack-down activities.
- Monitor towing operations and ensure compliance with approved rig move procedures.
- Assess rig leg penetration, footing capacities, punch-through risks, and air gap requirements.
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and pre-job planning meetings.
- Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, industry best practices, and company management systems.
- Maintain accurate operational records and prepare detailed rig move reports.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and operational anomalies when required.
- Mentor junior personnel and offshore teams on rig move planning and execution.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Marine Operations, or a related discipline.
- Recognised offshore survival and medical certification.
- Valid industry-standard offshore training certificates relevant to operating region.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years' experience in offshore marine operations.
- Significant experience planning and executing jack-up rig moves.
- Proven experience working with independent-leg cantilever and slot jack-up rigs.
- Experience reviewing geotechnical and geophysical survey data.
- Experience coordinating with Marine Warranty Surveyors and regulatory bodies.
- Familiarity with international offshore drilling operations.
Technical Knowledge
- Jack-up rig stability and structural limitations.
- Rig move analysis and feasibility studies.
- Towing operations and marine assurance processes.
- Seabed hazards and geotechnical interpretation.
- Marine navigation and positioning systems.
- Offshore safety management systems.
- Risk assessment and emergency response procedures.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational ability.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- High level of situational awareness and safety focus.
- Ability to work under pressure in dynamic offshore environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Supportive team culture