Senior drill support vessel superintendent

Comsip, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, specializes in providing highly qualified technical resources to support the most ambitious industrial projects around the world.

🔧 Our mission for over 75 years: to support the largest operators and engineering companies in the successful delivery of their complex projects, by providing key skills in Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance.

🌐 With more than 120 experts available worldwide, Comsip operates with a responsible and sustainable approach, in perfect alignment with the values of the VINCI Energies group.

Job title: Senior Drill Support Vessel Superintendent

Sector: Oil & Gas

Starting date: 01/11/2026

Duration: 36 months

Renewable: Yes, option of 1-year extension

Location: Paramaribo, Suriname offshore onboard the Drill Support Vessel and associated offshore locations

Status: Offshore 4x4 rotation

Language: fluent English

DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES

• Providing onshore and offshore supervision and coordination of the Drill Support Vessel activities in support of the GranMorgu Development Project.
• Acting as COMPANY focal point for planning, preparation and execution of vessel activities, mobilization of personnel, contractors and third-party equipment.
• Coordinating all offshore COMOPS and SIMOPS activities between Marine, Drilling, Completion, Subsea, UFR, Field Operations, Geomatics, HSE and Contractors.
• Supporting vessel mobilization, operational readiness reviews, engineering assessments, risk evaluations and integration activities.
• Acting as COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE onboard the Drill Support Vessel and ensuring safe, compliant and efficient execution of marine operations.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

HSE

• Serve as RSES(D) onboard the Drill Support Vessel and ensure compliance with the Affiliate Emergency Response Plan.
• Coordinate emergency response activities within the vessel area of responsibility and associated offshore operations.
• Ensure compliance with the client’ H3SE requirements, marine standards and applicable international regulations.

OPERATIONAL

• Lead planning and execution of Drill Support Vessel operations in support of drilling, subsea, completion and field operations activities.
• Coordinate all COMOPS and SIMOPS activities associated with the B58 Development Campaign.
• Interface with Marine, Drilling, Completion, UFR, Geomatics, HSE and Contractor teams to ensure safe and efficient 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 nonproductive time.
• Ensure timely escalation and reporting of operational risks and issues.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years as Vessel Superintendent or Client Representative on offshore construction/support vessels.
• Minimum 5 years of COMOPS/SIMOPS coordination experience.
• Offshore experience involving drilling, subsea construction, ROV or marine operations.
• Valid BOSIET and offshore medical certification.
• Fluent English.
• Strong operational coordination and reporting skills.

Joining us means the assurance of becoming part of a large group within a human-sized company!

• 🚀 A tailored onboarding from your very first day and individual career support
• 🏫 Opportunities for growth, training and mobility within a fast-growing international group
• 🙏🏼 Hands-on support and close management
• 💶 Recognition of employee performance through a employee savings plan
• 🥇 The sharing and pride in our successes
• ☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where our projects are carried out (Human Rights Guide)
• 🦺 Respect for the health and safety of our employees
• 👋 At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, our CSR initiatives are fully integrated into our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, into our DNA