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Seadrill is a deepwater drilling contractor that provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry.

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Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Type
Full-time
Posted
Sep 20, 2026

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Subsea Supervisor (Rio de Janeiro)

at Seadrill


SAFETY AT SEADRILL
Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations.

Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment.

We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.

Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes:

  • Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
  • Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
  • Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
  • The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
  • Good and clear communications with all involved parties.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK
In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

  • Drive & Ownership
  • Change & Forward Thinking
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Service Delivery

**DIVERSITY **

This position is also for people with disabilities.

We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.

JOIN SEADRILL
We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.

QHSE

Responsible for/ensure:
• ** To make sure that you and your team work safe every day, every hour and every minute, no exception.**
• Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct.
• Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
• That any operations do not exceed the limitations of the unit or its equipment.
• Daily detailed planning is conducted for all upcoming operations.
• Good and clear communications with all involved parties.
• That subsea equipment certification at all times is valid and available onboard
• Compliance with Seadrill training, certification and competence requirements.
• That all relevant personnel are adequately trained in handling emergencies.
• That all emergency equipment is in good condition and configured as required.
• Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
• Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required are performed.
• Compliance with the standard for tidiness and cleanness.
• Assume the safety role as per station bill and emergency preparedness plan.

Participate in:
• Meeting activities in a proactive and constructive manner.
• Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required.

JOB SPECIFIC

Responsible for/ensure:

  • That clear daily operational guidelines are provided to all direct reports.

  • All relevant governing documents are adhered to by direct reports.

  • Visible leadership by spending time in the field and monitoring daily operations.

  • Thorough handovers are provided at each daily change of shift.

  • Subordinates are trained in order to make them suitable for a higher position.

  • Other duties are performed as required and/or directed by his/her direct supervisor

Assist with:

  • BOP latching/unlatching operations.

  • Budgetary control of the department.

  • Well kill operations as per instructions from Seadrill supervisors.

EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS

Responsible for/ensure:

  • Conducting daily control of all well control equipment and systems.

  • Conducting daily control of all subsea support systems.

  • Conducting equipment function and pressure test as per procedures or as directed.

  • Sufficient stock of subsea equipment spare parts and materials is maintained.

  • Managing equipment preparation for future drilling operations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for the daily control / maintenance of well control equipment: BOP, MUX control system, riser, slip joint, riser tensioning system, kill/choke manifold, compensating equipment and all other associated well control equipment;

  • Professional knowledge of hydraulic, electric IT components and configurations for subsea BOP Equipment;

  • Demonstrate proficient technical understanding of engineering, industry standards and the company management system;

  • Reviews and approves BOP, riser and riser tension configurations;

  • Plans and supervises the deployment, pressure testing and maintenance of BOP;

  • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the BOP handling systems;

  • Plan, witness and maintain records of pressure test;

  • Responsible for subsea equipment interfaces between client and subcontractor’s equipment;

  • Assist in running and testing the wellhead, casing hangers and seal assemblies;

  • Confirm that all well specific space out measurements are calculated, verified and clearly posted on the rig floor and other relevant areas;

  • Ensure the riser and tensioning system are deployed, operated and recovered in accordance with well specific operating guidelines and engineering riser analysis;

  • Maintain accurate records of the maintenance history of all subsea equipment in the company maintenance management system and coordinate planning and implementation;

  • Responsible for ensuring that the subsea department are conversant with relevant rig specific procedures, that they are understood, utilized and updated accordingly;

  • Oversee the inventory of subsea spares, oils and operating fluids;

  • Communicate equipment problems or breakdown with Technical Field Support group and equipment vendor(s);

  • Responsible for maintaining up-to-date documentation package and drawings of subsea equipment on board.

  • Maintain the accuracy of the documentation package and drawings and participate in the

  • management of change process together with the shorebased office

  • Develop and compile comprehensive subsea procedures and checklists

  • Demonstrate cost control awareness of subsea equipment and inventory. Assist with the preparation of the budget;

  • Jointly review the results of regular pressure and function testing along with OIM & DSL to ensure the BOP is maintained and ready for deployment;

  • Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates. Recommend promotion, development or disciplinary action;

  • Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work in their current job positions and where appropriate coached and prepared for the next position;

  • Actively participate in weekly rig and departmental safety meetings;

  • Ensure that approved rig operating procedures are adhered to at all times. Report all unsafe activities, situations, and potential hazards to supervisor;

  • Actively participate in the Safety Management Systems;

  • Ensure housekeeping is maintained in assigned areas;

  • Effectively use all safety and environmental tools employed by Seadrill (5-point check, STAR cards, PTW etc.);

  • Perform all emergency duties as per designation on the station bill and on the applicable emergency response plans;

  • Comply with the training matrix for the position;

  • Comply with the Competence Assurance Program in a timely manner as per Seadrill requirement;

  • Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates. Recommend promotion, development or disciplinary action;

  • Ensure that the Subsea Department has at all times the necessary supplies and spare parts for operation and maintenance of all the subsea related equipment onboard in accordance with the Company’s inventory policy. Care should be taken into consideration when reordering spares and max/min levels should be followed and adhered to;

  • Review and, as required, perform all safety control duties as per rig´s specific HSE Case, Safety Case, HAZOP and TBRA´s;

  • Review and, as required, perform all duties related to safety controls among all tasks performed by himself and or working group;

  • Perform, respecting any applicable license limitation and under supervision, similar responsibilities as Technical Section Leader or, onshore, Technical Leader or Subsea Superintendent for training, qualification and temporary coverage purposes;

  • Perform, if required, the same duties as of the Subsea Engineer;

  • Keep up own certification and medical certificates up to date;

  • Lead incident investigations on board;

  • Ensure familiarity and perform operations risk assessing and supporting rig heading changes;

  • As per Seadrill training and competence directives.

  • Be able to communicate in English and Portuguese

  • Valid Supervisor Well Control certification;

  • For Brazilians, high school diploma as a minimum is required (Mechanic preferred)

  • For Brazilians, valid mechanical technician certification (with valid CREA) or 3rd Engineer or higher rank marine license.