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Senior DPO for Offshore Deepwater Drilling Project (Nigeria)

Job Informations

  • Title
    Senior DPO for Offshore Deepwater Drilling Project (Nigeria)
  • Company
    Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited
  • Contact
    careers@bluephoenixdeepwater.com
  • Posted
    14 Jul 2026
  • Applied
    0

Description

Location
Offshore Nigeria

Employment Type
Contract

Job Description
Blue Phoenix Deepwater is currently seeking an experienced Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer (Senior DPO) for a long-term Offshore Deepwater Drilling Project in Nigeria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising Dynamic Positioning operations, maintaining vessel position during offshore drilling activities, supporting bridge operations, and ensuring safe offshore marine operations.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced DP professionals with previous Drillship or DP vessel experience.

Job Responsibilities
Supervise Dynamic Positioning operations
Maintain vessel position during offshore drilling activities
Monitor DP equipment and alarms
Assist bridge team during marine operations
Maintain DP documentation and operational logs
Participate in emergency drills and safety meetings
Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and international offshore regulations
Promote safe and efficient offshore operations

Requirements
Nigerian nationality
Previous experience as Senior DPO on offshore vessels or Drillships
Valid DP Unlimited Certificate
Valid STCW 2010 certification package
Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Valid offshore medical certificate
Good English communication skills
Strong knowledge of DP systems and offshore operations
Physically and medically fit for offshore service

Employment Details
Project: Offshore Deepwater Drilling
Location: Offshore Nigeria
Rotation: 28 Days On / 28 Days Off
Employment Type: Contract
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Benefits: Accommodation, meals, insurance, and travel arrangements provided according to company policy

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CV and supporting documents to: email