The 3C Coach serves as an advisor, instructor, and coach to rig crews and onboard management, supporting Noble's safe system of work and the 3C Program. The role focuses on building a strong learning culture, psychological safety, and continuous improvement on every rig by applying Noble Safety Management Systems (Noble PEAK principles: Triangle of Trust) and Safety II philosophy, learning from normal work. The 3C Coach facilitates key forums (Transition to Work, Pre-Tour, Weekly Safety Meetings), enables crew-driven improvements, and shares best practices locally and globally. 3C Coaches assist in making operational decisions; they influence outcomes through high-quality coaching, data-informed insights, and collaboration with decision-makers (OIM, DSL/MSL/TSL, Rig Managers, Ops Managers, and Client Representatives).
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in a relevant discipline preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in offshore operations or closely related environments.
- Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills across diverse, global teams; ability to build psychological safety.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common digital reporting tools.
- Solid understanding of operational management systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of risk assessment, safe system of work, barrier management, control of work, and competence assurance.
- Ability to work offshore on a rotational schedule and comply with all PPE and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Transition to Work meetings, Pre-Tour meetings, Weekly Safety meetings, and peer-to-peer reflections; promote open-ended questioning, closed-loop communication, and psychological safety.
- Capture learnings through Reflection in Action and Reflection Over Action; document crew proposals using Proposed Improvement Cards; support implementation of crew-proposed improvements.
- Use the 3C Observation Tool to capture positive and reactive observations; collect leading indicators to inform focus areas and report progress.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Noble’s Management System (risk assessment, barrier management, control of work, management of change, deviations, competence frameworks); coach crews and third-party personnel in compliant, resilient execution.
- Assist OIM and HSE RISK & Compliance with initial incident response (evidence gathering and documentation) and support emergency response activities as required.
- Build strong relationships with OIM and onboard leaders; establish joint commitments; share success stories and lessons learned across rigs and with clients.
- Communicate what “good looks like” via offshore meetings and client calls; transfer learnings regionally and globally.
- Ensure inclusive dialogue and quality inputs for decisions; clarify that final decisions rest with designated authorities (OIM, DSL/MSL/TSL, Rig Managers, Ops Managers, Client Representatives).
Core Competencies (Noble Peak: Triangle of Trust)
- Mindset: Focus on what is strong before what is wrong; redefine safety as the presence of capacity; embrace variability and learning from normal work.
- Skillset: Use open-ended questioning, closed-loop communication, active listening, and structured reflection techniques; facilitate peer-led sessions; synthesize insights into actionable improvements.
- Toolset: Proficient with Transition to Work meetings, Step 7 Cards, Work Instructions, Proposed Improvement Cards, Learning Cards, 3C Observation Tool, Management By Walk-Around, Visual Reflections, Pre-Tour, and Offshore Meetings.
Key Working Relationships
- OIM (operational authority)
- DSL/MSL/TSL (discipline leads)
- Rig Managers and Operations Managers
- HSE RISK & Compliance
- Client Representatives and Service Providers
- Frontline workers and onboard leaders
- Regional 3C Program Manager
Working Conditions
Offshore, rotational schedule; exposure to variable weather and marine environment; frequent walk-around observations at work sites; use of PPE; ability to climb, stand, and move in industrial areas as required by operations (80% boots on deck).
Purpose & Mission Alignment
Advance Noble's mission to empower offshore teams to actively shape a safe, adaptive, and high-performing culture while fostering continuous learning, resilience, and innovation through trusted coaching, collaborative leadership, and measurable improvement.
Cultural Statement
“The rig owns its own culture.” 3C Coaches enable crews to co-create safer, more efficient work conditions through learning and collaboration.
