Dynamic Position Operator III
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