Control Room Operator

Job Description

Job Description Control Room Operator

Location:  Las Palmas

Semi-Submersible

About Ogenus Offshore

Ogenus Offshore is a manpower company based in the UK and Greece, providing skilled personnel to the energy sector. We support our clients with workforce solutions for offshore and onshore projects worldwide. This position is being offered on behalf of one of our trusted clients.

The Role

Responsible for the continuous monitoring and safe operation of the semi-submersible unit’s marine, ballast, and power systems from the control room. Ensures vessel stability, station-keeping, emergency readiness, and compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ballast control, power management, watertight integrity, bilge, and fire & gas detection systems from the control room.
• Maintain vessel stability and draft within safe operational limits by adjusting ballast/ deballast operations.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal conditions according to emergency procedures; initiate or escalate emergency shutdowns (ESD) when necessary.
• Coordinate with marine and drilling teams during rig moves, anchor handling, riser running/retrieval, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
• Perform shift handovers with accurate logs of operations, alarms, and significant events.
• Maintain accurate control room logs, reports, and records of equipment status and system readings.
• Liaise with Electrical, Marine, and Mechanical departments for troubleshooting and planned maintenance of critical systems.
• Support regular testing of ESD, ballast, fire suppression, and bilge systems per regulatory and company procedures.
• Participate in drills, safety meetings, and permit-to-work (PTW) processes.

What We’re Looking For

• STCW Medical
• Offshore Survival (BOSIET/FOET), HUET, and valid medical certificate.
• Basic Stability & Ballast Control training.
• Advanced Marine Control Systems training preferred.
• IDAC Rig Pass
• STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness A-VI/6-1