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Noble Corporation · Noble Endeavor

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QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• USCG MODU OIM License, Unrestricted, Surface Units Underway or Surface Units on Location.  Working towards Unrestricted License.
• Strong technical background in all aspects of drilling operations and support equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in office software and company proprietary software.
• Experienced in marine environmental and hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Experienced in offshore marine operations, industrial environment, and drilling operations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis and to follow-up on all tasking to completion.
• Ability to claim and accept ownership of rig equipment and processes, and to provide appropriate leadership when called upon.
• Excellent customer service skills to deal with all manner, and type, of customers.
• Completed all training requirements for Assistant Rig Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly represent Noble on board the unit and is responsible for the overall operation, management, and safety of the unit offshore.
• Supervise and monitor rig positioning and anchor mooring or preloading and leg penetration during rig movement and placement.
• Plan and supervise rig activities such as repairs, daily maintenance of drilling fluids, rigging up or down, etc.  Ensure all activities are coordinated with a minimal loss of time or effort.
• Coordinate with designated supervisors concerning all evolutions affecting the vessel ballast and loading.
• Order needed rig supplies, parts and materials, anticipating and requisitioning each needed item ensuring items are on hand when needed.
• Make decisions regarding utilization of equipment, making sure the rig and support equipment is used properly and not endangered or damaged unnecessarily.
• Conduct daily brief with the Rig Manager to up-date on current drilling operations and any support necessary from the marine department for ongoing operations.
• Support and carry out orders from the Rig Manager during adverse weather conditions or situations where vessel and personnel safety are involved.
• Conduct daily operations meeting with Rig Manager, Barge Marine Supervisor, Barge Engineer, Drillers, Crane Operators, and other key personnel to plan, execute, and monitor major daily evolutions ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate regularly with the Operator’s on site representative, assuring that each party’s priorities and plans are clearly communicated and understood.  Efforts should be made to continually promote good relations with the client organization.
• Complete all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, maintaining an up-to-date file system and an orderly office.
• Take all necessary actions to control drilling rig costs, maintaining each category at or below budgeted levels whenever possible.
• Communicate with Rig Manager all matters of special significance.
• Maintain records as required by Noble, the government, and the Operator.
• Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by Noble during all operations.
• Ensure that all personnel have completed the orientation process.
• Actively support Noble’s policy of personnel development.  Personnel at all levels should be continually encouraged to improve their job skills, working toward the capability of accepting greater responsibility.  Train and develop subordinate personnel through continuous hands on training or other training as deemed necessary by Noble.
• Prepare, organize, evaluate, and/or approve periodical status reports as well as evaluations and assessments for personnel (including trainees) and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Write and/or approve weekly report in cooperation with the Rig Manager on present drilling operations, equipment status, material status, and supplies.
• Command the vessel under direction of the Rig Manager, and takes whatever decisive action is necessary to ensure the safety and discipline of the personnel as well as the overall safety of the unit.
• Direct and/or witness the pretension tests of the anchors and/or tank preload tests at each well location or the pre-testing/pre-checks of the DP systems and thrusters.
• Ensure that the integrity and stability of the vessel is being maintained at all times and takes action if necessary to relocate and/or reposition the vessel during periods of adverse weather or hostile environment situations to prevent any harm to personnel or damage to the vessel.
• Oversee catering staff ensuring proper hygiene is practiced with respect to the quality, storage and preparation of food, cleanliness of the kitchen and accommodation, hospital upkeep and medical care, suitable drinking water including suitable laundry facilities to maintain clean linen and towels.
• The Assistant Rig Manager reports to the Rig Manager in reviewing and discussing the client’s projected well program before operations commence and throughout the well as necessary to stay abreast of pertinent operational activities and time factors.  Ensures that the optimum quantity of fuel, lubricants, potable water, etc., will be on board at all times.
• Recommend action in case of personnel or equipment problems having an adverse effect on the operational or safety aspects of the unit.
• Carry out various administrative functions such as making daily entries in logbooks, reviewing and approving routine lists of provisions, management reports and maintaining current accounts ledger.
• Prior to arrival, become familiar with each new shorebase’s local labor and/or union situation, hospital and medical facilities, health requirements or hazards, food and fuel availability, general politics, social customs, local laws, customs / immigration regulations, etc., etc., and ensures that all personnel assigned to the vessel are advised of pertinent information
• Assist in preparing annual operating budget for the vessel.
• Carry out the Noble Leadership Model by Developing Yourself, Leading Your Team, Driving the Business, and Delivering Results.

         MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

• Ensure that the condition of the rig is maintained and that all rig performance factors are optimized.
• Oversee the rig preventative maintenance program and coordinate maintenance between operations, engineering, and marine departments.
• Ensure organization of, oversee and/or approve the overall maintenance, inspection, and certification programs that the rig maintenance crew has scheduled for the vessel’s hull and marine related equipment/machinery.
• Ensure the rig is kept clean and that all equipment is in its proper place.

         HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL

• Implement and uphold Noble's safety policies and procedures.  Ensure that all personnel are familiar with all company safety policies and procedures as established in Noble's Management System.
• Support and carry out orders from the Rig Manager during adverse weather conditions or situations where vessel and personnel safety are involved.
• Ensure that every crew member has received appropriate training pursuant to Noble's Management System necessary to ensure compliance with environmental prevention requirements and that proper records of all training on environmental matters are maintained.
• Be familiar with and refer to the Emergency Response Framework.
• Ensure that all operations proceed in a safe manner.  Correct and notify responsible parties of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection.
• Encourage and motivate personnel to observe safety and environmental policies and all intended and implied requirements of Noble's Management System.
• Assist in training of crewmembers in the firefighting, safety and deck operations.
• Ensure that every crew member has received appropriate environmental training pursuant to company policy to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, Environmental Management System and other maritime pollution prevention requirements and that the proper records of all training on environmental matters are maintained.
• Ensure that all personnel on board the vessel have been informed and are familiar with safety precautions, procedures, and drills established by Noble and/or the client and that the vessel has the required quantity and quality of safety equipment on board at all times.
• Plan and execute drills in compliance with Noble's Management System.
• Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment.
• Responsible for familiarizing and adhering to Noble's Live Safe Code for the purpose of promoting a zero-incident and no-harm workplace.
• Responsible for familiarizing and utilizing Noble's Hazard Identification Tool to manage risk created by various energy sources found in the workplace.
• Attend and actively participate in daily pre-tour and weekly safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements established in Noble's Management System.
• Initiate a safety stand down whenever an unplanned hazard or change in the expected results is observed.
• Perform all Safety Critical Tasks as detailed in the HSE Case.
• Incorporate the STOP the job planning process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team.
• Take the initiative to perform emergency duties without specific orders or instruction.
• Assist in the audit process to ensure complete compliance with the various requirements, policies and procedures addressed in Noble's Management System, and in Section VIII of the ECP if applicable.
• Responsible for compliance with all government regulations.
• Ensure that any spillage having a harmful effect on the environment will be avoided and cleaned up.
• Ensure that no pollution exists from the rig, but if such a condition exists then it is to be reported following Noble’s procedures.

SUPERVISORY

Direct:              Safety & Training Supervisors, Rig Maintenance Supervisors and/or Maintenance Crew, Barge Engineers, Drillers, Materials Coordinators, Crane Operators, Rig personnel, vendors

Indirect:            Customer Representative, Rig personnel, vendors

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