Offshore Drilling Materials Controller
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Aberdeen
Offshore Drilling Materials Controller Location: Offshore Start Date: Q1 2026 Duration: Approx. 9 months on rotation OBM is recruiting experienced Offshore Drilling Materials Controllers on behalf of our Oil & Gas Operator client to support an upcoming drilling campaign commencing in Q1 2026. In this role, you will coordinate offshore operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective material handling and personnel movements. Candidates must have strong experience in drilling logistics; knowledge of Kabal and previous experience on Heavy Duty Jack Ups (HDJU) are advantageous. Key Responsibilities * Coordinate and control all material and personnel movements to and from the offshore installation. * Act as focal point for offshore materials, marine, and aviation activities, supporting MARCO, WSL, and onboard subcontractor representatives. * Maintain clear, timely communication with stakeholders regarding daily operations, changes, emergent requirements, and weather impacts. * Manage receipt, handling, storage, maintenance, and backload of client and contractor materials offshore. * Apply and reinforce OGUK Best Practice guidelines for cargo packing and handling; report discrepancies or non-conformances. * Coordinate logistics and materials activities in support of drilling operations in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. * Maintain accurate inventory records using Kabal, including cost tracking for all material movements. * Create and distribute accurate inbound air and sea manifests in Kabal, including documentation for equipment, waste, or hazardous materials (SEPA, IATA, IMDG). * Prepare and distribute daily operations, logistics, and personnel lookaheads as required by the Drilling team. * Implement effective deck management strategies to optimise deck space and CCU utilisation. * Monitor rental equipment and CCU certification; remove or replace items approaching certification expiry. * Identify abnormal or out-of-gauge lifts requiring additional planning. * Provide timely notification of planned tubular movements to determine if vessel TRS systems are required pre-sailing. * Support the onshore logistics coordinator in creating and reviewing 48-hour and 24-hour load lists. * Liaise with marine teams and onshore logistics to confirm supply vessel bulk tank availability for planned products. * Ensure backloaded bulk waste (slops) is treated with biocide and H₂S scavenger; complete accurate analysis reports and required documentation for the vessel and onshore waste agents. * Proactively identify requirements for additional marine and aviation support to ensure optimal utilisation of resources fleet-wide. Person Specification * Relevant drilling materials and logistics experience, ideally with HDJU / MODU background. * Strong operational coordination skills with multiple interface management. * Knowledge of shore base, aviation, marine operations, and vessel movement planning. * Competent in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and particularly Kabal. * Confident communicator capable of liaising at all organisational levels. * Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines. * Commitment to championing and reinforcing the client's safety culture. * Valid offshore certification: MIST, BOSIET, OGUK Medical (minimum). * Valid IATA and IMDG Dangerous Goods certification.