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Invests in each person to provide equal opportunity for development and advancement of those qualified, to fulfill their career objectives.\nRespects the dignity of all personnel and recognizes their merit.\nAttend and participate in all required Safety and Operational meetings.\nParticipate fully in the annual performance appraisal process, competency assessments based on performance against Operational Discipline requirements.\nComplete company training requirements for the Dynamic Positioning Operator job level as per the training matrix, including in local/regulatory requirements.\nIf applicable, the duties and responsibilities in the safety case for this position must be observed.\nFull participation in emergency drills and respond to emergency situations as per assigned duties on the station bill.\nNorway Specific: Responsible to follow up on the working environment within the rig department.\nOperational Discipline Requirements:\nDisciplined application and participation in the company risk management system. \nThis is inclusive of:\nUnderstanding and perform the roles and responsibilities as assigned at the pre-job meeting.\nUnderstanding the hazards associated with the task.\nUnderstanding and effectively implementing the control measures required to mitigate identified hazards.\nExecute all tasks and task steps in a disciplined manner, following the sequence detailed in the relevant procedures.\nRecognize at risk behavior or conditions during tasks and call ‘Time out for Safety’ when unsure, or when the job does not go as planned.\nParticipate in After Action Reviews to feedback lessons learned from performing the task. \nHSE Requirements:\nDemonstrate commitment and leadership in the protection of personnel, the environment, and assets.\nCoachpersonnel in the understanding of applicable Company OI & HSE requirements.\nEnsurework is executed in accordance with Company OI & HSE requirements.\nCalla Time Out when a real or perceived at risk behavior or unsafe condition is observed.\nCoachpersonnel to use WorkSight ENGAGE during the execution of planned work.\nUseWorkSight COACH during the execution of planned work and daily operations to reinforce Company requirements.\nReportall incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situations. Ensure reported situations are acknowledged properly.\nEnsurethe Control of Work process is complied with when planning and managing the execution of work.\nEnsure major accident barriers / controls are maintained.\nEnsuresafe and organized work areas are maintained.\nUnderstandyour role in an emergency, as designated in the Emergency Response Plan and Station Bill.\nLeador participate in all emergency drills and exercises, as required.\nEnsurechange is properly controlled and managed.\nDUTIES:\nThe underlying expectation is that all duties are carried out in compliance with the Company Operational Discipline expectations and HSE requirements.\nWhen considering assignment of duties for the Dynamic Positioning Operator, the Supervisor and the Dynamic Positioning Operator will apply the rules of task planning to determine if the assigned role is appropriate.\nThis means confirming that the individuals involved have the knowledge, skills, and experience to carry out the task, and the task plan complies with policy before they are authorized to proceed. \n\nGeneral Duties:\nOperations/Maintenance:\nOperate and understand the ballast control system, Vessel Management System and fire and gas systems.\nMaintain the rig in a stable condition and at the correct draft and trim.\nAssist in the setup of the DP system operational parameters.\nEnsure that all DP system data are recorded.\nAdvise the Driller and Chief Mate of potential position loss.\nAssist in performing Preventive Maintenance on DP equipment.\nAssist with running and maintaining records for hydrophones and subsea beacons.\nMake regular use of the onboard simulator, where available.\nEnsure that there is adequate power and reserves of power for the maintenance of position and operations; give immediate attention to any problems.\nEnsure that all defects and anomalies are reported to the Chief Mate or DPO and relevant department heads. Maintain records of these and ensure that they are corrected adequately.\nStand navigation watch as authorized by the individual’s license.\nAssist Chief Mate with deck operations as required.\nOperate vessel’s radios as required.\nOperate vessel’s radars as required.\nPerform emergency duties and responsibilities as stated on the Station Bill, DP Emergency Response Plan and vessel specific Emergency Response Manual.\nComplete ISM familiarization material.\nMonitor all DP room alarms including DP system, VMS, Fire & Gas; Prioritize alarm response as necessary to maintain DP system operability by calling for technical assistance or additional DP room help.\nAssist as directed with rig projects.\nControl the vessel using manual and joystick controls.\nUse the Data Logger to optimize DP and Power Plant Operations.\nUse the Data Logger to detect and mitigate DP and Power Plant problems.\nUse the Data Logger to backup data.\nExport Data Logger data to Excel Format.\nUse radar displays for detection and interpretation of local severe weather patterns.\nKnow principles and planning of Power Plant operations.\nPossess a basic understanding of diesel generator controls, operations, and failure modes.\nBe familiar with principles of basic closed-loop control system theory.\nBe familiar with Emergency Response Manual.\nBe familiar with operation of all software required for the DPO position.\nKnow principles of thrusters performance, failure modes, and operation.\nKnow principles of DP operations.\nPossess basic knowledge of the practical operation of the DP control system, including changing between systems and the various modes of operation.\nKnow principles of DP processing of reference systems, wind sensors, VRS, and other peripheral equipment.\nKnow basic operational theory, calibration methods, and failure modes of electronic riser and stack angle sensors.\nPossess a basic understanding of WSOC, drift-off calculations, and riser analysis.\nPossess a basic understanding of rig offset test to verify stack heading.\nPossess a basic understanding of ROV operations.\nPossess a basic understanding of EDS sequences and BOP operations.\nPossess a basic understanding of drilling operations and well control.\nPossess a basic understanding of boat handling.\nPossess a basic understanding of helicopter operations.\nBe familiar with basic operational theory and failure modes of pitch/roll/heave sensors.\nBe familiar with basic operational theory and failure modes of satellite and acoustic position reference systems.\nPossess knowledge of general math, trigonometry, and geometry.\nPossess a basic knowledge of architecture of distributed automation systems.\nKnow operational response to all DP alarms (who to call, what to do).\nKnow operational response to all Vessel Management System alarms (who to call, what to do).\nKnow vessel's operations manuals and communications system.\nKnow vessel’s FMEA and its implications.\nComplete training on any other systems relevant to the DP.\nOperates GMDSS radio station (this is to replace Operate vessel’s radios as required.)\nPersonnel:\nPromote and maintain good working relationships with other departments, third-party personnel and Customer representatives.\nMentor, coach, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work at their next job level.\nProvide leadership and motivation to the marine crews. Apply continuous improvement process.\nDeputize when operations, security of well, and personnel safety are not at risk.\nAssist in training to ensure that all personnel are competent to perform their allocated jobs.\nParticipate fully in the annual performance appraisal process.\nApply appropriate accountability regarding recognition; recommend promotion or disciplinary action up to and including discharge.\nIf you want to push yourself to great achievement, let Transocean develop your career.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9397,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Fossil Fuels"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T03:39:54Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":28,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.623,"p_room":0.45,"age_days":55,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:5","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-11-15T07:52:55Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/transocean-ltd-dynamic-position-operator-iii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/transocean-ltd-dynamic-position-operator-iii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-15T22:51:34Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":19229,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-16T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1958966},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1958966"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ftransocean-ltd-dynamic-position-operator-iii"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ftransocean-ltd-dynamic-position-operator-iii"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ftransocean-ltd-dynamic-position-operator-iii"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/transocean-ltd-dynamic-position-operator-iii\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ftransocean-ltd-dynamic-position-operator-iii"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":1499942}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"deepwater.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":1499942},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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