We are looking for a passionate and skilled Subsea Superintendent to join our team

Odfjell Drilling is an international drilling company founded in 1973. With over 1,600 employees and its main operations office in Bergen, the company operates a state-of-the-art semisubmersible fleet and is world-leader in harsh-environment operations. Odfjell Drilling has set a goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and is working towards this through innovative and energy-efficient solutions.

Our goal is to have the best rigs, best people, and the best culture. To operate our rigs under extremely demanding conditions, it is crucial to have top talent both onshore and offshore.

We are committed to developing a sustainable culture where our people thrive and perform at their best in a safe and inspiring environment. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and a shared goal of delivering world-class drilling operations.

Role Purpose:

To ensure the integrity, reliability, and regulatory compliance of subsea systems by providing technical leadership, supporting offshore operations, and driving continuous improvement in safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

For the relevant MODU;

• Ensure safe and compliant operation of subsea systems.

• Technical responsible for subsea equipment and integrity.

• Lead maintenance and reliability strategies within the discipline.

• Manage offshore/onshore interface and operational support.

• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Subsea) or equivalent experience, combined with extensive offshore subsea operational background

• Comprehensive knowledge of subsea systems, including BOPs, control systems, well control equipment, and intervention systems

• Strong understanding of regulatory and class requirements, including DNV, NORSOK, and applicable international standards

• Proven experience in maintenance management and CMMS systems, with focus on reliability, integrity, and lifecycle optimisation

• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to support offshore operations and coordinate across disciplines and vendors

Competencies:

• Safety & integrity focus. Demonstrates strong commitment to safety, well control, and barrier integrity in all aspects of subsea operations.

• Technical expertise. Applies deep subsea knowledge to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and compliance of critical equipment

• Analytical & problem-solving skills. Capable of structured troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and risk-based decision making under operational pressure.

• Leadership & collaboration. Provides clear direction, builds trust, and effectively collaborates across offshore and onshore teams, as well as with vendors.

• Planning & execution capability. Ensures efficient planning, prioritisation, and follow-up of maintenance and operational activities.

• Continuous improvement mindset. Actively drives learning, improvement initiatives, and implementation of lessons learned across the organisation

Why you should join our team

The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.

We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.

We offer:

• Learning and development support

• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment

• Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development.

• Competitive compensation and benefits including paid time-off, insurances and retirement

• Flexible home office opportunities

• Add benefits for your location (mobile phone, home internet connection, welfare benefits)

We live our core values - creative, competent, result oriented, committed - while always being safety conscious.

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.