Position: Site Assessment Engineer

HERCULES OFFSHORE, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION

Date: 7/1/2009 Position: Site Assessment Engineer Business Unit: Operations - Drilling FLSA: Exempt Location: Houston, Texas Reports To: Marine Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Performs the initial evaluation of the suitability of proposed operating locations for the offshore drilling units in the Hercules fleet; Prepares MMS data sheets for rig move operations; Assists in the warranty approval process by preparing setup drawings of rigs on proposed operating locations and by providing recommendations to accompany the drawings; Maintains historical records and files for all proposed and historical operating locations and for all rig moves

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Compiles data for proposed operating locations for the offshore rigs in the Hercules fleet  Evaluates the suitability of proposed operating locations for the placement of Hercules rigs on the locations  Prepares rig-specific setup drawings for the placement of rigs on proposed operating locations  Prepares MMS location data sheets for operating locations  Maintains historical data files for all operating locations  Maintains rig move report files for all rigs in the Hercules fleet  Assigns rig move supervisors to rig move operations in the absence of the marine operations manager

Qualifications:

 High School Diploma  Associate degree or vocational school training and certificate in AutoCad and 5 years of AutoCad industrial layout and drawing experience  Strong knowledge of industrial blueprints and construction drawings  Strong knowledge of Excel  Strong knowledge of Access  Working knowledge of USCG, ABS, and MMS rules, regulations, and guidelines  Familiar with offshore rig move operations and procedures  Good written and oral communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 Occasionally responsible for assigning activities to other employees

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Date: 7/1/2009 Position: Site Assessment Engineer

Safety-Sensitive Position? Yes ___ No X

Physical Requirements: Frequency

Bending/Stooping/Kneeling Occasionally Climbing Rarely Full Motor Capability Frequently Hearing Routinely High Eye-Hand Coordination Frequently Keyboarding Frequently Lifting – Heavy (<50 Lbs.) Rarely Reaching/Pulling/Pushing Rarely Sight Acuity Far Rarely Sight Acuity Near Frequently Sight Depth & Color Acuity Frequently Sitting at Video Display Terminal Constantly Standing and/or Walking Occasionally Talking (Loud and/or Clear) Occasionally

Note that these physical requirements will not preclude disabled applicants who may be reasonably accommodated under the Americans With Disabilities ACT (“ADA”)

Environmental/Work Conditions:

Business Travel Rarely Dirty/Dusty Environment Rarely Extreme Temperatures Rarely Fumes/Mists/Odors/Gases/Poor Ventilation Rarely Overtime Work Routinely Noisy Work Areas Rarely Rotating Shift Work Not Required Scheduled Weekend Work Occasionally Work From Elevated Position Rarely

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.