HybridHybrid workplace in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Operations & LogisticsLogistics & Transportation
About the job
Requirements
Hold STCW Chief Mate / Master Mariner qualifications or equivalent.
Hold offshore safety certifications such as BOSIET or FOET.
Have experience as a Tow Master, Marine Representative, or Marine Warranty Surveyor for jack-up and/or semi-submersible rigs, or experience serving in a senior role aboard anchor-handling vessels.
Responsibilities
Support the planning and safe execution of mobile offshore drilling unit rig moves.
Review rig-move procedures, marine risk assessments, and operational documentation, including preparing rig-move schedules.
Liaise with drilling contractors, marine contractors, survey teams, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment across all parties.
Monitor marine weather and conditions to support safe planning and execution.
Provide real-time technical guidance during rig-move operations, including towing, positioning, and anchoring activities.
Ensure marine operations comply with company standards, industry regulations, and safety requirements.
Support logistics, vessel coordination, and readiness checks for third-party marine services.
Provide technical guidance during rig-move operations and support marine logistics for safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
Desired Qualifications
Strong understanding of rig-move procedures, towing operations, positioning, anchoring, and offshore marine logistics.
Skill in analysing operational challenges and providing timely technical guidance.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences.
Ability to develop rig-move plans, documentation, and marine readiness requirements.
Ability to monitor marine conditions and operational risks during planning and execution.
Confidence making informed decisions in time-critical or dynamic marine environments.
Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and with offshore and onshore stakeholders.
Interocean are currently seeking two Marine Technical Advisors for immediate start who will be supporting a major offshore energy company.
The Marine Technical Advisor will be responsible for supporting the planning and safe execution of MODU rig moves.
Key duties include reviewing rig-move plans, coordinating with drilling contractor, marine contractors, and regulatory bodies, reviewing marine risk assessments, and ensuring all third-party services align with operational requirements.
Provides technical guidance during rig-move operations and supports all marine logistics to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review rig-move procedures, marine risk assessments, and operational documentation, including preparation of rig move schedule.
Liaise with drilling contractor, marine contractors, survey teams, and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment across all parties.
Monitor marine weather and conditions to support safe planning and execution.
Provide real-time technical guidance during rig-move operations, including towing, positioning, and anchoring activities.
Ensure all marine operations comply with company standards, industry regulations, and safety requirements.
Support logistics, vessel coordination, and readiness checks for all third-party marine services.
Key Competencies:
Marine Operations Expertise – Strong understanding of rig-move procedures, towing operations, positioning, anchoring, and offshore marine logistics.
Technical Problem-Solving – Skilled in analysing operational challenges and providing effective, timely technical guidance.
Communication Skills – Clear, concise communicator able to translate technical information for various audiences.
Planning & Organisation – Capable of developing robust rig-move plans, documentation, and marine readiness requirements.
Situational Awareness – Ability to monitor marine conditions and operational risks during planning and execution.
Decision-Making Under Pressure – Confident making informed decisions in time-critical or dynamic marine environments.
Team Collaboration – Works effectively across multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse offshore and onshore stakeholders.
Requirements
STCW Chief Mate / Master Mariner (or equivalent)
Offshore Safety Certifications (BOSIET/FOET)
Experience as Tow Master/Marine Representative/Marine Warranty Surveyor (Jack Up and/or Semi Submersible) and/or experience serving onboard AHVs in a senior role
Benefits
Option full time employment or contractor basis
Work with a dynamic, supportive and growing team.
Opportunity for career development and progression.