Drilling Support Vessel Superintendent

About the role

Airswift is looking for an experienced Drilling Support Vessel Superintendent to lead on‑shore and off‑shore activities for the GranMorgu Development Project in Suriname. The role is based in Paramaribo with rotational 4/4 offshore deployment on a drill support vessel.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all Drill Support Vessel operations, both on‑shore and off‑shore.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for planning, preparation, and execution of vessel activities, including personnel and third‑party equipment mobilization.
• Manage COMOPS and SIMOPS across Marine, Drilling, Completion, Subsea, UFR, Field Operations, Geomatics, HSE, and Contractor functions.
• Oversee vessel mobilization, readiness reviews, engineering and risk assessments, and integration activities.
• Act as the company representative onboard, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant marine operations.
• Coordinate emergency response, ROV systems, lifting equipment, and service company engagements.
• Review operational programs, risk assessments, lifting plans, and readiness requirements before execution.
• Monitor vessel performance, minimize non‑productive time, and report operational risks promptly.

Required profile

• Proven experience coordinating COMOPS/SIMOPS.
• Valid BOSIET and offshore medical certifications.
• Strong operational coordination and reporting abilities.
• Previous role as Vessel Superintendent or Client Representative on offshore construction/support vessels.
• Offshore experience in drilling, subsea construction, ROV, or marine operations.

Required skills

• BOSIET certification
• Offshore medical certification
• COMOPS coordination
• SIMOPS coordination
• Vessel supervision
• Drilling operations
• Subsea construction
• ROV operations
• Marine operations