Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) Offshore Drilling Job with Deep Water Offshore Drilling

Deep Water Offshore Drilling is recruiting for a Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) position on a High-Specification Jack-Up Rig supporting offshore drilling operations in Malaysia. This vacancy is intended for experienced offshore professionals seeking drilling rig jobs, oil and gas careers, and rotational offshore employment.

Job Overview

Deep Water Offshore Drilling is seeking a qualified Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) for a High-Specification Jack-Up Rig supporting offshore drilling operations in Malaysia. The successful candidate will provide overall command of the installation, leading safety, drilling and marine operations, emergency response, compliance and client coordination. The role requires close coordination with drilling, marine, maintenance and HSE teams and strict compliance with the Safety Management System, permit-to-work procedures, toolbox talks, risk assessments and operational controls. Key responsibilities include following approved operating and drilling procedures, monitoring equipment and work conditions, identifying hazards before tasks begin, reporting abnormalities promptly, supporting inspections and emergency drills, maintaining accurate shift or maintenance records, and contributing to reliable, efficient offshore operations. Candidates with recent experience on comparable high-specification jack-up rig operations, strong safety performance and the ability to work effectively in a multinational rotational crew will be preferred.

Job Details

• Vacancy ID: DWD-027
• Position: Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
• Offshore unit: High-Specification Jack-Up Rig
• Location / region: Malaysia
• Employment type: Full Time – Rotational Offshore
• Indicative salary range: USD 22,000–35,000/month
• Company: Deep Water Offshore Drilling

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) safely and efficiently in accordance with approved offshore drilling procedures.
• Coordinate closely with drilling, marine, mechanical, electrical and HSE personnel during daily operations.
• Participate in toolbox talks, job safety analyses, permit-to-work activities and operational risk assessments.
• Monitor equipment condition and immediately report unsafe conditions, abnormal performance or operational deviations.
• Support planned maintenance, inspections, testing and operational readiness of equipment relevant to the position.
• Maintain accurate shift, maintenance and operational records and provide clear handovers to the relieving crew.
• Participate in emergency response drills and comply with muster, lifesaving and fire-safety requirements.
• Follow dropped-object prevention, lifting, working-at-height, confined-space and energy-isolation controls where applicable.
• Contribute to safe, reliable and efficient execution of the drilling program and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional conduct and effective communication within a multinational offshore crew.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive offshore drilling leadership experience
• previous OIM or equivalent senior responsibility
• valid OIM competency as required
• well-control certification where applicable
• BOSIET/FOET and offshore medical
• emergency-command, HSE, regulatory and client-management capability.

Preferred Offshore Experience

Recent experience on a comparable High-Specification Jack-Up Rig is preferred. Candidates should be familiar with offshore drilling safety systems, shift work, rotational assignments, emergency response requirements and the operational discipline expected on modern drilling units.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates can apply through the MARINE-ZONE job application system for this Deep Water Offshore Drilling vacancy. Applicants should keep their CV, passport, offshore medical, BOSIET/FOET, well-control certificates and other position-specific training records current where applicable.

Important Recruitment Notice

This vacancy is published under Deep Water Offshore Drilling. Candidates should verify all final employment conditions, rotation, salary, joining arrangements, visa requirements and certification requirements during the recruitment process. Never pay an unofficial person or intermediary for an offshore job offer.