Drilling Support Vessel Superintendent

Paramaribo, Suriname

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reference
Job reference 1279796
location
Location Paramaribo, Suriname
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Commissioning
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published September 4, 2026

Airswift is seeking a Drilling Support Vessel Superintendent to work on an outsourced contract , in Suriname, with a major Oil & Gas Company.

The SERVICES shall be performed in Paramaribo, Suriname offshore onboard the Drill Support Vessel and associated offshore locations.

Duration: 3-years, rotational 4/4 (4 weeks on/4 weeks off), based on seven (7) worked days per week, with twelve (12) hours of work per day

Expected Commencement date: TBD (target November, 2026)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide onshore and offshore supervision and coordination of Drill Support Vessel activities in support of the GranMorgu Development Project.

Act as the COMPANY focal point for the planning, preparation, and execution of vessel activities, as well as for the mobilization of personnel, contractors, and third-party equipment.

Coordinate all offshore COMOPS and SIMOPS activities across Marine, Drilling, Completion, Subsea, UFR, Field Operations, Geomatics, HSE, and Contractor functions.

Support vessel mobilization, operational readiness reviews, engineering assessments, risk assessments, and integration activities.

Act as the COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE onboard the drill support vessel and ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of marine operations.

Coordinate emergency response activities within the vessel area of responsibility and associated offshore operations.

Coordinate mobilization of personnel, ROV systems, lifting equipment, service companies and third-party packages onboard the vessel.

 Review operational programs, risk assessments, lifting plans and readiness requirements before execution.

 Support vessel integration, commissioning and acceptance activities and witness testing when required.

 Monitor vessel performance and operational readiness while minimizing operational delays and non-productive time.

Ensure timely escalation and reporting of operational risks and issues

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experience coordinating COMOPS/SIMOPS.

Valid BOSIET and offshore medical certifications.

Strong operational coordination and reporting skills.

Experience as a Vessel Superintendent or Client Representative on offshore construction/support vessels.

Offshore experience involving drilling, subsea construction, ROV, or marine operations.

ABOUT AIRSWIFT
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilise and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors and a candidate database of 1.5m specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience and expertise is unmatched in the industry. We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.Airswift is seeking an Analyst Performance Management to work on a outsourced contract, in Rio de Janeiro, with a major Oil & Gas Company.

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