Job Summary

The Operation Support Engineer (OSE) reports to the Operations Manager, and is accountable for supporting the region’s Rig Manager (s) in focusing on rig operations as well as the general condition of an assigned rig (s) and associated equipment. Responsible for compliance to company standards and provides oversight to ensure all systems and equipment on the rigs are maintained to a high operational standard.

Actively promotes and complies with company safety programs and is responsible for ensuring adherence to company safety standards. Coordinate with other functions to establish shared goals which optimize the use of company resources.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence with company’s safety and maintenance policies and procedures
• Participates in both weekly and operational safety meetings
• Provide operational cover for Rig Manager(s) when required
• Support the Technical Support Center (TSC) and Rig Manager(s) during periodical maintenance phases.
• Ensures adherence to company procedures and policies
• Root cause failure analysis and lessons learned process
• Ensures the preventive maintenance program is executed in compliance with company standards
• Ensures proper close out process of all action items with proper follow up
• Supports rig management in planning maintenance and capital budgets
• Supports Rig Manager (s) with the 5 year plan and technical requirement forecasting for assigned asset(s)
• Coordinates & collaborates with project team on shipyard work scope
• Supports Rig Manager (s) in ensuring general maintenance, operation, repair records and documentation are accurate and up to date
• Assists with maintaining accurate rig equipment records
• Works closely with the Rig Manager around maintenance activities and evaluates potential impact to operations
• Supports management and tracking of equipment movement between rig, yards and workshops
• Supports class, flag and regulatory body requirements
• Assists with rig moves as required
• Accountable and responsible for the talent review and succession planning process in the maintenance departments on the rig
• Supports the review of rig maintenance performance against performance measures; establish initiatives with the team to achieve goals and objectives
• Develops and implement mechanisms to achieve effective communication, coordination of effort, information flow, and learning with direct reports
• Focal Point with Enterprise of Competence and Valaris Engineering for MODUs operating on NSC - Norway
• Provides Technical and Operational support when requested by offshore Lifting Responsible Person - Norway
• Liaise with Enterprise of Competence and/or Valaris Engineering for high category lifts as required - Norway
• Liaise with Enterprise of Competence and/or Valaris Engineering for preparation/review of lift planning documents, technical integrity of lifting equipment and arrangements - Norway
• Conduct Operational Assurance Protocols for Lifting Operations per Valaris Audit Program – Norway

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role in a business of similar size and complexity

• Bachelor Degree within relevant trade or equivalent education. Experience can compensate for lack of formal education
• Must have operational and/or maintenance experience in an offshore drilling operation.
• Process oriented and well organized
• NORSOK R-002 and R-003 Courses, Basic Lifting and Rigger Course (Module O-1.1, O-2.2 &O-3.2) – required for Norway
• Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required

Skills & Experience

• Integrity/Ethics
• Customer Focus
• Promote Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Problem solving
• Good English skills, both written and oral
• Able to plan and organize work tasks

About Us
-At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.