Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist

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, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, 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