Engineroom Operator - Competence Pool - MODU
About this role
Engineroom Operator - Competence Pool - MODU
Employment type: Permanent Employee
Application end date: 12/31/2026
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With experience and expertise from operations across the globe, we are proud to offer a state-of-the-art semisubmersible rig fleet and highly skilled crews equipped to operate in in the harshest environments. We have established our world-leading position in the industry through five decades of operational success in some of the most challenging natural environments on earth.
Odfjell Drilling is continuously seeking skilled and motivated Engineroom Operators to join our Competence Pool
The Competence Pool is a dedicated workforce that supports our offshore operations by providing qualified personnel to our rig fleet whenever operational needs arise.
By applying, you will register your CV for ongoing and future recruitment needs within the Competence Pool. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration and interview will be contacted.
As a member of our Competence Pool, you will have the opportunity to work across our offshore units, contributing to safe and efficient operations in a dynamic and challenging environment.
- If you meet the qualifications below and are interested in becoming part of the Odfjell Drilling team, we encourage you to register your interest by applying.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- STCW Engine Officer Cert. class 4/STCW III/1 – OOW Certificate
- Systematic familiarisation/Competence Assessment(s) for position
- Documented relevant practical experience from offshore/maritime operation
- In compliance to the continental shelf requirements
- Fluent written/oral Norwegian & English language
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Is responsible to report any discrepancy of the technical plant in entirety to the Assistant Technical Section Leader
- Ensure that approved rig operating procedures are adhered to at all times
- Monitor and maintain all main engines and ancillary machinery involved in the rig's maritime operations
- Monitor the power plants controls and power distribution and consumption – ensuring power is available at all times
- Perform troubleshooting, problem solving and plan activities to prevent problems from occurring with the power plant, propulsion plant and auxiliary equipment on the vessel
- Responsible for updating engine logs
- Daily inspections and maintenance of the provisions refrigeration machinery
- Ensure housekeeping is maintained in the assigned areas
- Participate in maintenance work relating to the deck and drilling areas if instructed by chief engineer
- Report all unsafe activities, situations, and potential hazards to supervisor
- Responsible for ensuring that tools are available and in working order, and that there are sufficient spare parts for maintenance work. Any irregularities in connection with the above must be reported to the Assistant Technical Section Leader immediately
- ERO is responsible for familiarising himself with the company's quality assurance system and current maintenance system and for ensuring compliance with these systems in day-to-day operations
- Must be able to effectively use all safety and environmental tools employed by Odfjell (4-point check, Prompt card, PTW etc.)
- Actively participate in the Safety Management Systems
- Actively participate in weekly rig and departmental safety meetings
- Instruct, train, direct and supervise Motor Man and Environmental Engineer
- Complete training requirements in a timely manner as per Odfjell training matrix
REPORTS TO
Technical Section Leader (day) / Assistant Technical Section Leader (Night)
We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.
Company at a glance
Odfjell Drilling is an international drilling company with around 1,500 employees with operations around the world. The company was listed on the Oslo Stock exchange on 27th September 2013.
The business was founded in 1973 but boasts maritime roots that stretch back to 1914 and experience of the petroleum industry that began in the mid-1960s. Since its foundation, Odfjell Drilling has demonstrated its ability to conduct successful drilling operations in some of the most demanding environments on the planet. We are proud of the reputation for operational excellence we have built over the decades.
The company has established expertise in the operation of ultra deep water and harsh environment mobile offshore units in both UK, Norwegian and other international areas.
Odfjell Drilling implicitly understands the power of a well-defined and embedded QHSE culture. QHSE is not only a tool to safeguard people, assets and the environment, but also a key driver for continual operational improvement. As such we have adopted what we call a ‘zero fault philosophy’ where our rigorous risk and performance management strategies ensure the best standards across everything we do. Zero faults, maximum results – that is the Odfjell Drilling focus.
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