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IMO / STCW · Offshore Platform / Unit · Logistics / Administration

Storekeeper / Materials Man

Also known as: Materials Man · Rig Storekeeper · Supply Coordinator

Manages inventory and materials logistics on the MODU.

What you need to perform it

Primary qualification

  • Logistics/administration training (vocational diploma or equivalent) with demonstrable use of a CMMS/ERP (SAP PM, Maximo or AMOS as sector references).
  • Dangerous-goods certification for the unit's two supply legs: IMDG (sea) and IATA DGR (helicopter freight).
  • OPITO BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS and offshore medical; STCW A-VI/1 per flag.

Basic STCW

  • A-VI/1
  • OPITO BOSIET

Specific courses

  • Critical-inventory management: min/max, insurance spares and material quarantine
  • Manifests, backload and certified-container traceability
  • Forklift/pallet truck and basic slinging for internal moves
  • Chemical storage: compatibilities, SDS and spill containment

Indicative experience

Indicative: 2-4 years in an industrial warehouse or project logistics before the first hitch; the offshore step is defined by mastery of the contractor's CMMS and manifest discipline.

Observations

An industrial billet with no dedicated STCW certificate. A disordered warehouse translates directly into drilling non-productive time (NPT). Progression: Storekeeper → fleet Materials Coordinator → shore-base logistics.

What this role does

DepartmentLogistics / Administration
GroupCatering / Hotel (MODU)
Role typeAdministrative Support
Reports toRig Manager / OIM
SupervisesRoustabouts (in inventory support)

Manages the unit's technical warehouse: receives, codes and locates everything arriving by supply boat or helicopter, guards critical spares with min-max levels, prepares backload manifests and keeps the maintenance-management system current so machinery and drilling never stop for want of a part findable in minutes.

Typical watches

  • Day work / Availability to receive materials

Key responsibilities

  • Management of physical inventory of spare parts, chemicals and supplies.
  • Coordination of purchase requests (Purchase Orders) and reception of materials.
  • Control of dangerous goods in accordance with IATA/IMDG.
  • Operation of the ERP system (SAP/Oracle/Maximo) for traceability.
  • Coordination of the arrival of materials via supply ship (PSV) or helicopter.

Operational scope

  • main warehouse
  • Interface with ground logistics
  • Reception at heliport and PSV deck

Profile reviewed by HydroAbyss (2026). Cited rules and timeframes are indicative: the final requirement is set by the flag State, the Administration and each company.