Chief Mechanic

Maintenance
Middle East
August 27, 2025
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Job Description

Helmerich & Payne Inc

What you will do:

  • Ensure the safe mechanical operation of the drill rig, related equipment and personnel that use mechanical equipment as part of their regular duties
  • Evaluate mechanical problems and takes corrective action
  • Conduct safety inspection of mechanical components, make repairs and adjustments as needed
  • Install new equipment, retrofits, and upgrades, and ensure the installed equipment is operating properly
  • Order all mechanical parts and ensure adequate stock of parts are available
  • Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment
  • Lead job related JSA and Compass Card Meetings
  • Remain Up to date on current Workday trainings as assigned
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant H&P policies
  • Responsible for implementing safety and security measures for protection of personnel against mechanical failure, injury or near miss in conjunction with site management
  • Provide regular updates and reports and works closely with site management

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates core values and safety standards according to the H&P way
  • Proven leadership skills, operating as an Ideal Team Player who is hungry, humble, and smart
  • Ability to work with an adapted Walking Rig
  • Demonstrates robust understanding and utilization of H&P’s Permitted Operations Management System (POMS)
  • Ability to enter thorough service reports into the E.A.M. system
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, perform advanced troubleshooting, and demonstrates problem-solving skills
  • Ability to complete preventative maintenance procedures in a timely manner
  • Personally complies with all Company policies and procedures and sets an example for others to follow
  • Ability to consult with crews in order to optimize safety and productivity outcomes
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to overcome challenges and opportunities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work inclusively across cultures and accept cultural norms
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve deliverables
  • Demonstrated commitment to H&P’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and C.A.R.E. processes (COACH people-based safety, Compass Cards, LifeBelts, JSAs, hotwork, confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, dropped object prevention, etc.) with a proven track record of compliance
  • Ability to understand, apply, and comply with federal, state and territory mechanical standards and requirements, as well as related health, safety and environmental legislation
  • Willingness to learn, understand, and apply relevant Saudi Arabian legislation as it pertains to drilling, mechanical standards, HSE obligations and expectations, reporting, audit

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in rig drilling machinery and equipment
  • Proficient with Microsoft: World, Excel, Outlook and H&P applications
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical engineering field preferred
  • Pumpback System experience preferred
  • Walking Rig experience preferred

 

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