Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist

Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist

Interocean · Aberdeen, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-10-06

Workplace: on_site

Department: Marine

Description

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

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