Rig Chief Mechanic

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for following the Preventive Maintenance PM system and recording it in the maintenance system software.
• Responsible for conducting regular checks to verify if all mechanical equipment is in a safe and thorough working condition.
• Responsible for flagging up spare parts requirements for mechanical equipment.
• Report any misuse of equipment to the Maintenance Supervisor, Rig Superintendent, or Tool pusher.
• Carry out tasks in accordance with good engineering practice and Company policy.
• Monitor any mechanical equipment supplied by other contractors or subcontractors to ensure that it is suitable for use within the areas desired.
• Ensure that all equipment under their control complies with statutory requirements and is always maintained in a safe condition or is otherwise completely withdrawn from service.
• Safeguard the rig tools and instruments in their care.
• Carry out tasks as part of a multi-discipline maintenance team as operational requirements dictate.
• Stand-in for alternative work discipline as required.
• Update any drawings, sketches, or user manual information on existing and replacement equipment as required.

Requirements:

• Suitable skilled mechanical qualification
• Knowledge of local rules & regulations
• Minimum of 5 years experience of operating and repairing Drilling Rigs and their equipment desirable
• Experience in drive and control engineering/ maintenance/ design desirable
• Knowledge of spoken English is desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work constructively and confidentially as part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Must possess a valid IWCF Certificate