Rig Surveyor - Mechanical

ModuSpec; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Rig Surveyor - Mechanical for their Aberdeen office. This role involves supporting rig intake projects across Europe and Africa while ensuring the integrity of various mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background and experience in managing maintenance within drilling environments. Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Good benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience managing maintenance tasks in drilling operations.
• Familiarity with various drilling rig types and marine systems.
• Membership in a professional body related to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support rig intake projects for clients globally.
• Provide assurance and verification of mechanical systems.
• Conduct inspections of equipment based on statutory certification.

Skills

Mechanical systems verification

Condition-based monitoring

Technical reporting

Cross-discipline experience

Marine systems knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chief Engineer status or related

Job description

We are seeking a staff Rig Surveyor - Mechanical assigned to our Aberdeen office covering predominately Europe & Africa, however other global locations may be required in line with several global contracts that are in place with clients.

Responsibilities

• Join multi-discipline teams to support rig intake projects for clients globally.
• Provide assurance and verification of mechanical, rotating, hoisting & lifting, hydraulics, marine, power plant, mud processing systems and surface well control systems.
• Review statutory certification, maintenance management system data and conduct physical visual or intrusive inspection of equipment.
• Regularly attend vessel and rigs based onshore and offshore.

Qualifications

• Attained status of Chief Engineer, Mechanical Superintendent, Technical Section Leader, and be a member of a Professional Body.
• Served an engineering apprenticeship or attained an engineering degree.
• Experience as a line manager/department head, responsible for all maintenance tasks, recording of technical information, delivering technical reports, within a drilling contractor, including but not limited to:
• drilling equipment
• marine systems
• hydraulic systems
• main machinery
• hoisting / lifting
• mud processing systems
• surface well control
• other rig floor equipment
• Be conversant with maintenance management systems, including condition-based monitoring.
• Experience of different drilling rig types, including design, generation, manufacturer.
• Experience with different types of vessels.Be up-to-date with industry codes and standards.
• Advantageous to have cross-discipline experience including:
• hydraulic systems
• marine & barge equipment
• health, safety & environmental management systems
• subsea well control equipment
• experience with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM)

What We Can Offer You

• An opportunity to be part of a global multi-disciplinary team.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of new and exciting business areas.
• Competitive salary and a good benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.