Ocean Drill Supervisor

Worker Type Employee
Application End Date 30-01-2026

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door.

Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate  employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines.

These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking Ocean Drill Supervisors, to manage the day to day operations, maintenance activities, inventory management and associated reporting for Ocean Infinity’s fleet of Ocean Drills.

• Acting as shift supervisor and OD operator as per project requirements;
• Assuming responsibility for the safe and efficient conduct of drilling operations as instructed by the OD Superintendent, including both drilling crew and equipment;
• Conducting Tool Box Talks and Risk Assessments, and maintain and promote the use of OI Standard Operating Procedures;
• Serving as lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing direction to junior personnel;
• Compliance with applicable permit to work systems;
• Ensuring that the regular preventative maintenance activities are performed in a safe and timely manner so as to prevent downtime;
• Support upgrades, modifications, and deployment turnarounds;
• Promote efficient issue resolution, escalating problems for support that cannot be quickly resolved.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities;
• Extensive knowledge of seabed drilling equipment, its mobilisation and operational use;
• Knowledge of PTW systems, marine operations, lifting equipment and accessories;
• Capability to interpret hydraulic and electrical schematic diagrams and detail drawings, and troubleshoot systems related to subsea equipment and on deck support equipment;
• Excellent communication skills, and able to work with colleagues at all levels of the operations team to achieve operational goals;
• A high level of flexibility, successfully adapting to changing demands, requirements and conditions;
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized and fast paced environment;
• Self-motivated and ability to detect and resolve problems.

• OPITO approved HUET / BOSIET offshore safety training;
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in related areas;
• Minimum 5 years offshore experience;

• Tertiary mechanical/electrical engineering qualification - desirable;
• Recognized qualification in Managing Safely, including but not limited to, Risk Management, Permit to Work, Lifting Operations, Work at Height.

The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering.

They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.