Senior Mechanic

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing planned preventive maintenance activities, repairing and servicing all mechanical equipment and systems essential to drilling operations. Conducts effective supervision of mechanical crew and tools utilization while considering the safety of personnel, the environment, and equipment to maximize drilling operation efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting and Repairs:

Diagnosing mechanical problems, faults and malfunctions in mechanical equipment and systems, using diagnostic tools, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions to restore functionality and minimize downtime.
Communicate equipment problems or breakdown information via direct supervisor to technical maintenance support team.
Equipment Maintenance & Operations:

Maintaining the reliability and integrity of rig mechanical equipment and systems, including drilling systems, mechanical systems, and safety systems.
Overseeing the maintenance, repair, and servicing of mechanical equipment on the rig, including but not limited to engines, generators, pumps, compressors, cranes, and hydraulic systems, to ensure optimal performance of the rig.
Maintain and repair power plants and monitor power distribution – ensure power is always available.
Verification and inspection of third-party equipment and installations.
Ensure new equipment installations on the drilling unit are managed by an MOC Synergi case where appropriate by highlighting the potential need to RMS and OIM
Conducting functional and commissioning tests and inspections to verify the proper operation of newly installed equipment as per regulatory and company standards outlined in MOC before it is put into service.
Communicate with and consult the technical maintenance support team to their work areas where repairs are necessary.
Understands and utilizes the Maintenance System for tracking, monitoring, and managing the maintenance and performance of equipment within the rig.
Ensures the proper and on time implementation of the mechanical preventive maintenance plans with proper documentation to address potential issues before they escalate.
Communicates to RMS and OIM when maintenance access time is not adequate to perform the tasks fully.