Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO) at Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited

Posted on Wed 15th Jul, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Blue Phoenix Deepwater Limited is a 100% Nigerian-owned company with offices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The company was established to be an international player with regional strength as a provider of underwater and topside IRM (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance) of FPSOs, Rigs, SPMs, and offshore and onshore terminals /platforms, primarily in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer (DPO)

Location: Offshore, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • SDPO & Senior Watch keeper when vessel in DP and/or in conventional mode
  • Responsible for the safe operation of the shift and in charge of the DP Operation
  • Responsible for safe navigation and conduct of the vessel as a Watch keeper when not in DP
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to DPOs
  • Ensure that the DP watch is conducted in accordance with MTS & IMCA recommendations and in accordance with the Company DP Philosophy and/or client requirements
  • Ensure the DP system is operating correctly and report any defects in accordance with the company's expectations

Required Skills and Experience

  • Marine Class 2 or Class 1 is highly desirable and candidates in possession of superior certificates will be given preference
  • Unlimited DP Certificate
  • Must have recent and extensive Kongsberg K-POs DP32 experience
  • Adequate knowledge and experience of drilling vessel/rig operations whilst in DP mode
  • Previously served on a DP drilling vessel or have undergone supervised training up to the required standard
  • 10 years working experience on a drilling vessel and 5 years in the role
  • Kongsberg HiPAP LBL Operator & Kongsberg HAIN.
  • Nationality: Nigerian.

Application Closing Date
22nd July 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@bluephoenixdeepwater.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.