Subsea SWAT Engineer

About the role

As a Subsea SWAT Engineer you will support the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of subsea well control equipment, primarily the Blowout Preventer (BOP) stack, while working onboard drilling rigs in a 28/28 rotation. The role is hands‑on and serves Noble’s global fleet, ensuring safe and efficient offshore drilling operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in installation, testing and maintenance of subsea BOP systems and control pods.
• Monitor and maintain hydraulic and multiplex control systems, as well as surface well control equipment such as choke, kill, motion‑compensation and riser systems.
• Support routine and non‑routine inspections of subsea equipment, including risers, LMRP and wellhead components.
• Participate in pressure testing, function testing and troubleshooting of subsea systems.
• Maintain accurate equipment status records, maintenance logs and test results.
• Assist with ROV operations for subsea equipment deployment and retrieval.
• Ensure compliance with Noble safety protocols, API and ABS standards, and coordinate with drilling, marine and rig maintenance teams.
• Take part in pre‑job planning, risk assessments, safety meetings and post‑hitch After‑Action Reviews.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years offshore experience with subsea well control systems.
• Relevant mechanical certification or graduation from a subsea trainee program.
• Willingness to work offshore in rotational shifts and challenging conditions.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness and procedural discipline.

Required skills

• Subsea Blowout Preventer (BOP) systems.
• Hydraulic and multiplex control systems.
• Surface well control equipment (choke, kill, motion‑compensation, riser).
• ROV operations for equipment deployment and retrieval.
• IFS ERP system.
• Reading technical drawings and schematics.
• Technical troubleshooting of subsea systems.
• Pressure testing procedures and API/ABS regulatory knowledge.