Job Description

Job Title: Marine Superintendent

Sector: Oil & Gas

Location: Paramaribo, Suriname

Start Date: April 2026

Contract Duration: 12–24 months (renewable)

Work Scheme: Rotational 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off

Language: English (fluent)

Mission Context

The Marine Superintendent will support offshore operations.

The role acts as the focal point for all marine-related activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and

efficient execution of offshore marine operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-hire inspections of drilling rigs, PSVs, and AHTSs and follow up corrective actions
• Plan, coordinate and supervise all marine operations (rig moves, mooring, anchor handling)
• Review and validate procedures, studies, risk assessments (JRA), and marine documentation
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and local regulations
• Coordinate with contractors, internal teams, and marine warranty surveyors
• Monitor execution and ensure timely delivery of marine operations
• Provide reporting on operational progress and performance
• Support optimization and technical decision-making for marine activities

Specific Activities

• Validate crew certifications and contractor capabilities
• Review planning data and ensure reliability of inputs
• Participate in operational and interface meetings
• Coordinate marine logistics and resources
• Conduct inspections and audits of vessels and equipment
• Provide technical expertise on rig moves, mooring systems, and offshore operations
• Issue notices to mariners and ensure communication across stakeholders

HSE Responsibilities

• Enforce company HSE policies and offshore safety standards
• Promote safety culture onboard vessels
• Identify risks and ensure corrective actions implementation
• Conduct safety meetings and hazard identification activities
• Ensure compliance with international marine safety regulations

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in deep water operations
• Experience in shallow water operations (minimum 5 years)
• Proven expertise in rig moves and anchor handling
• Accredited OVID inspector
• Experience in vessel inspections and audits
• ROV operations experience
• Master Mariner or Chief Engineer unlimited license
• Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Studies or Marine Engineering