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Dynamic Position Operator III

Talent Pool - Global, BM💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate the Dynamic Positioning (DP) system, Fire and Gas System, and Vessel Management System (VMS) to maintain rig stability and position during offshore drilling operations.

Role type

Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator (IC)

Builds

Stable drilling operations and precise vessel positioning for offshore rigs

Domain

Offshore Oil & Gas / Marine Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: maintaining rig stability and position)

Required skills

Dynamic Positioning system operation, Fire and Gas system operation, Vessel Management System (VMS) operation, ballast control system management, manual and joystick vessel control, DP system data recording, hydrophone and subsea beacon maintenance, emergency response execution, radar and radio operation, closed-loop control system theory, thruster performance analysis, electronic riser and stack angle sensor calibration, drift-off calculations, riser analysis, ROV operations basics, EDS sequences and BOP operations basics, drilling operations and well control basics

Preferred skills

Military discharge, Trade School or University graduate, Lifeboatman certificate, Norwegian authority qualifications (Havtil)

Technologies

DP control systems, VMS, Fire and Gas systems, Data Logger, WorkSight ENGAGE, WorkSight COACH, onboard simulator, radar displays, Excel

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the rig in a stable condition at correct draft and trim, Monitor all DP room alarms including DP system, VMS, and Fire & Gas, Assist in the setup of DP system operational parameters, Perform emergency duties as stated on the Station Bill and Emergency Response Plan, Control the vessel using manual and joystick controls, Use the Data Logger to optimize DP and Power Plant Operations, Stand navigation watch as authorized, Assist Chief Mate with deck operations as required

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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