# Jack-Up Rig Move Specialist

> Interocean · Aberdeen, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-10-06

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Marine

## Description

**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.

## Requirements

**Essential Qualifications**

-   Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Offshore Engineering, Marine Operations, or a related discipline.
-   Recognised offshore survival and medical certification.
-   Valid industry-standard offshore training certificates relevant to operating region.

**Experience**

-   Minimum 10 years' experience in offshore marine operations.
-   Significant experience planning and executing jack-up rig moves.
-   Proven experience working with independent-leg cantilever and slot jack-up rigs.
-   Experience reviewing geotechnical and geophysical survey data.
-   Experience coordinating with Marine Warranty Surveyors and regulatory bodies.
-   Familiarity with international offshore drilling operations.

**Technical Knowledge**

-   Jack-up rig stability and structural limitations.
-   Rig move analysis and feasibility studies.
-   Towing operations and marine assurance processes.
-   Seabed hazards and geotechnical interpretation.
-   Marine navigation and positioning systems.
-   Offshore safety management systems.
-   Risk assessment and emergency response procedures.

**Key Competencies**

-   Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
-   Excellent planning and organisational ability.
-   Effective communication and stakeholder management.
-   High level of situational awareness and safety focus.
-   Ability to work under pressure in dynamic offshore environments.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

## Benefits

-   Competitive compensation package
-   Supportive team culture

## Apply

[Apply at Interocean](https://apply.workable.com/interocean/j/3CF2C8B71E/apply)

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