Marine Section Leader

Qualifications

• 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 the 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 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 and follow‑up on all tasking to completion.

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control marine and barge maintenance operations.
• Ensure rig 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 as required.
• 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, ensuring all equipment is operated per manufacturer and Noble Standards.
• Provide technical support during casing jobs, cementing, bulk material transfers and other operations to ensure continuous, uninterrupted service.
• 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 associated crew.
• Ensure deck crew maintains the rig in proper state of repair and preservation.
• Coordinate with the Driller to plan deck operations to avoid drilling delays.
• Coordinate stowage of drilling equipment in proper locations for safety and equipment protection.
• 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 Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO), supervise crew changes via boat or helicopter and coordinate all helideck activity.
• Ensure compliance with engineering requirements in the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP).
• Measure, monitor and manage shipboard machinery space generated wastes and oil‑to‑sea interface conditions daily.
• Timely resolve environmental concerns in engine room, machinery space, drill floor or pump room through repairs and applicable EMS procedures.
• Ensure proper management of Engine Room, Machinery Space and Drill Floor wastes subject to special handling.
• Ensure handover notes from Chief Engineer and Chief Mate include environmental updates, equipment status and spare part estimates.
• Maintain accurate ballast, deck and engine room logs.
• Report to HSE all instances of excessive waste stream development.

• Supervise and assist in maintenance, function testing and repairs of all unit ballasting/preloading and related rig systems.
• Ensure availability and proper functioning of unit safety systems and equipment.
• Supervise maintenance on all tanks (water, cement, ballast, mud).
• Supervise and assist all preventative maintenance on damage control equipment.
• Supervise preservation and repair work to the vessel hull and marine systems.
• Ensure engine room personnel…