Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist

Location: Offshore / Worldwide Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager / Marine Manager

Start Date: Immediate

Interocean is seeking a highly experienced Jack-Up Rig Mover to join our team for operations in Worldwide. The Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing safe and efficient jack-up rig moves. The role provides technical expertise throughout all phases of rig relocation, including feasibility studies, route assessment, pre-load monitoring, jack-up and jack-down operations, towing activities, and post-move reporting. The position ensures compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and company safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise jack-up rig move operations from planning through completion.
• Develop rig move procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Conduct location assessments, environmental reviews, and seabed evaluations.
• Review geotechnical, bathymetric, and metocean data to determine site suitability.
• Coordinate with clients, vessel owners, marine warranty surveyors, and offshore personnel.
• Provide technical guidance during jack-up, transit, positioning, and jack-down activities.
• Monitor towing operations and ensure compliance with approved rig move procedures.
• Assess rig leg penetration, footing capacities, punch-through risks, and air gap requirements.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, and pre-job planning meetings.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, industry best practices, and company management systems.
• Maintain accurate operational records and prepare detailed rig move reports.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and operational anomalies when required.
• Mentor junior personnel and offshore teams on rig move planning and execution.