Marine Section Leader

Responsible for the operational safety and efficiency of marine systems on board the drilling unit. Provide supervision and monitoring for MODU stability and ballasting systems during rig moving and stationary drilling operations and maintain the MODU within Noble programs, policies and procedures. Functions as Deck Officer on location and supervises all cargo transfers, ballasting adjustments, and loading compensation. Responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of all MODU marine and safety related systems.

Implements and upholds safety and environmental compliance requirements.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in operation and management of offshore marine systems, including jacking systems, anchoring, mooring, ship handling, basic seamanship, damage control equipment and procedures, and environmental safety.
• USCG MODU Barge Supervisor License or equivalent.
• Complete all training requirements for the position within designated time period.
• Experience in department management, scheduling, inventory control and budgeting.
• Offshore technical background including stability, fluid dynamics and loading.
• Experience in cargo operations and effects on vessel ballast and loading.
• Experience in managing personnel.
• Experience in rig towing and movement operations.
• Knowledge of ocean weather and sea state conditions affecting rig operations.
• Knowledge of all regulations and laws as related to offshore drilling operations in the area of operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in office software and company proprietary software.
• Experience in marine environmental and hazardous material regulations and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis cohorts and to follow-up on all tasking to completion.

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control marine and barge maintenance operations.
• Ensure rig in compliance with all state, federal, and international laws and regulations.
• Supervise and monitor rig stability and ballasting systems during rig movement and placement operations.
• Prepare and/or secure the unit for towing operations and perform all Variable Deck Load (VDL), ballasting/preloading operations when required at location.
• Calculate and document all stability and load calculations before, during, and after rig moving operations.
• Assist in the rig’s jacking system maintenance and operation. Must ensure all equipment is operated as required by manufacturer and Noble Standards.
• Provide technical support and assist operations as necessary during casing jobs, cementing, transferring bulk materials, etc., to ensure these operations are carried out in a continuous uninterrupted manner.
• Monitor daily weather information at the rig site for wind direction, wind speed, visibility, and sea state.
• Maintain all rig damage control equipment at proper inventory levels and in working order.
• Supervise all cargo transfers, rig ballast/preloading adjustments and VDL loading compensation.
• Supervise the Crane Operator and Roustabouts, painters and miscellaneous maintenance crew.
• Ensure deck crew is maintaining the rig in proper state of repair and preservation, keeping the deck clean, orderly, and having equipment prepared for drilling.
• Coordinate with the Driller to organize and plan all deck operations to ensure drilling operations are not delayed by material and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate stowage of drilling equipment in proper locations consistent with ongoing drilling operations to ensure personnel safety and prevent equipment damage.
• Supervise the deck crew during cargo operations to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
• Supervise all connections when transferring bulk fluids from or to supply boats.
• Supervise safe tank entry procedures ensuring 100% compliance.
• As HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer), supervise crew change by boat or by helicopter. Must coordinate all activity on the helideck.
• Ensure complete compliance with the Engineering Requirements established in Section VIII of the Environmental Compliance Plan (“ECP”) (as applicable to his/her MODU), if applicable.
• Measure, monitor and…