Rig Mechanic

Job Purpose

Supervise and participate in the mechanical maintenance and repair of all engines and equipment on

assigned rig covering diesel engines, air compressors, pumps, draw works, and B.O.P. Includes servicing,

diagnosing faults, diverting and/or carrying out necessary repairs. Liaise with Maintenance

Superintendent/Engineer in planning and scheduling preventive maintenance program.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

Supervises, directs and controls the activities of assigned Company or contract personnel engaged in

mechanical/maintenance and repair aboard assigned rig. Performs supervisory functions at the level

established by management for the position.

• Ensures that daily and weekly routine maintenance are performed by checking daily log and identifies
  
  

anomalous situations, such as excessive use of lube oil, coolant or fuel, initiates or undertakes

investigation to establish and remedy the cause.

• Investigates breakdowns, assesses level of skill necessary to perform repairs and assigns work to
  
  

subordinates or, alternatively, directs and participates personally in repairs. Determines

spares/materials necessary and authorises issue from store or requests ordering from shore by

completing necessary documents.

• Undertakes engine overhauls by directing subordinates, stripping engine, checking/repairing/replacing
  
  

parts and reassembling engine. Attends tests to ensure good operation. Such tasks are undertaken

when the engine can be released from use and involves the occasional manufacture or modification of

parts. Performs temporary repairs on running machinery or recommends adjustment to running speed

to maintain machine/equipment availability.

• Liaises and co-ordinates with electrical maintenance personnel in respect of mechanical involvement
  
  

in electrical maintenance and repair or electrical involvement in mechanical maintenance and repair.

• Participates in rig move activities as required in the Rig Move preparation list which incorporates the
  
  

rigging down and rigging up of mechanical equipment as necessary including the supervision of the

handling of such equipment.

• Supervises lifting activity on rig-site whenever required and particularly when complex lifts are
  
  

undertaken.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Completes log book and regular report showing machine running hours, problems encountered, tasks

undertaken, materials/parts used, fuel and lubricant used. This includes calculating fuel, water and

lubricant required.

• Liaises with Manager (Rig) Materials/Accounting Supervisor on assigned rig to ensure maintenance of
  
  

an adequate supply of spare parts in store, for regular requirements, guided by usage and previous or

historical consumption rates. Advises on spare part interchangeability as required.

• Carries out other similar or related duties such as observing rig safety procedures, practising good
  
  

housekeeping, checking and maintaining camp engines and safety standby generator.

• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of
  
  

practice.

Minimum Qualification

• B.Sc. in Engineering discipline preferably Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  
  

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

8 years' experience in mechanical maintenance preferably on an onshore/offshore drilling rig.

• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Computer literate