Rig Mechanic

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil company in the UAE seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of engines and equipment on drilling rigs. The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, particularly in an offshore/onshore rig environment. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance activities, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proficiency in English and computer skills are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably on drilling rigs.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanical maintenance and repairs on assigned rig.
• Liaise with personnel for maintenance planning and execution.
• Investigate breakdowns and manage repairs with subordinates.
• Overhaul engines and ensure maintenance quality.
• Supervise rig move activities and ensure lifting safety.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering discipline (Petroleum or Mechanical)

Job description

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‑coords 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.