Lead Marine DP Systems & Assurance

Job Summary

Provides senior expertise and assurance for Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations DP technical systems and DP assurance across the fleet. Ensures safe reliable and compliant DP performance through operational support technical oversight and structured assurance programs. Supports the companys Management System (VMS) and works closely with Operations Engineering Capital Projects Technical Support Class and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Dynamic Positioning Operational & Technical Assurance

• Provides expert guidance and input on DP operations power management protections coordination watchkeeping standards ASOG (Activity Specific Operating Guidelines) / CAMO (Critical Activity Mode) / WSOC (Well Specific Operating Criteria) and operational readiness.
• Leads and support DP incident reviews operational assessments and improvement actions.
• Contributes technical input for tenders DP upgrades and DP modification projects.
• Oversees DP FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) reviews annual/5-year proving trials and acceptance testing.
• Reviews system changes software updates and power-management adjustments to ensure compliance with Class IMO (International Maritime Organization) IMCA (International Marine and Contractors Association) MTS (Marine Technology Society) and internal standards.
• Serves as company representative in the MTS and IMCA.

Cross-Functional Support & Training

• Acts as liaison between Operations Engineering Capital Projects Technical Support and Marine Support to ensure integrated decisions and DP assurance/reliability.

• Provides onboard and remote coaching for DP operators engineers and marine personnel.

• Provides shoreside coaching for cross-functional departments and personnel.

• Participates in incident investigations support effective root-cause identification and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) identification.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (electrical or system design preferred) or equivalent experience.

• Ten (10) years experience with DP-classed vessels; offshore drilling experience preferred.

• Strong operational and technical knowledge of DP systems preferred Kongsberg.

• ISM/ISPS auditor certification preferred.

• Ability to travel offshore for audits training DP trials and investigations.

Skills & Experience

• Expertise in DP operations redundancy testing system configuration and fault diagnosis.

• Understanding of high-voltage distribution protection coordination load management and marine electrical standards.

• Working knowledge of marine operations vessel handling principles environmental limits and risk assessment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cultures and disciplines.

• Strong communication coaching analysis and decision-making skills.

• Ability to lead and influence others in a positive and productive manner.

• Ability to maintain and handle confidential documentation and information.

• Physically capable of being transported to an offshore rig by boat or helicopter.

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions relationships and decision-making to help manage expectations strengthen relationships and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Our five behaviors that define our culture are:

Analyze & Plan Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.

Collaborate Collaborating effectively sharing ideas and leveraging one anothers strengths based on trust transparency and empathy creating an environment where everyones input is valued.

Communicate Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders ensuring active listening understanding and timely information sharing.

Learn Grow & Adapt Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt learn and develop.

Deliver Results Striving to deliver and exceed required results identifying and overcoming obstacles and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to have or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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