Subsea SWAT Engineer

About the role

Noble is hiring a Subsea SWAT Engineer in Dubai to support the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of subsea well control equipment, mainly the Blowout Preventer (BOP) stack and related systems. Working onboard the drilling rig under the guidance of the core crew subsea personnel, the role provides hands-on experience in high-pressure, high-stakes environments. It serves the Noble global fleet on a 28/28 rotation and is not fixed to one rig.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the installation, testing and maintenance of subsea BOP systems and control pods
• Maintain hydraulic and multiplex control systems
• Maintain surface well control equipment such as choke and kill systems, motion compensation systems and riser systems
• Support routine and non-routine inspections of subsea equipment, including risers, LMRP and wellhead components
• Take part in pressure testing, function testing and troubleshooting of subsea systems
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status, maintenance logs and test results
• Assist with ROV operations related to subsea equipment deployment and retrieval
• Ensure compliance with Noble safety protocols, regulatory standards (e.g. API, ABS) and company procedures
• Collaborate with drilling, marine and rig maintenance teams, take part in pre-job planning, risk assessments and safety meetings, and join end-of-hitch After Action Reviews

Required profile

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working offshore with subsea well control systems
• Familiarity with HMH and NOV well control systems is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in the IFS ERP system is a strong advantage
• Time served with appropriate certification in a mechanical discipline, or graduation from a Subsea Trainee program
• Years of experience with well control equipment will be considered

Required skills

• Understanding of subsea well control systems maintenance and pressure testing procedures
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Technical troubleshooting of subsea systems
• Strong reporting and recording skills
• Attention to detail, safety awareness and procedural discipline
• Effective communication and teamwork in multicultural environments
• Willingness to work offshore in rotational shifts and challenging conditions

Career path: the role is described as a launchpad to becoming a core crew Subsea Engineer, Subsea Crew Chief or Subsea Superintendent. Supervisory level is none.