Mechanical Engineer

Gulf Drilling International; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Drilling International (GDI) seeks an experienced mechanical engineering specialist to strengthen troubleshooting, integrity assurance, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems across the fleet, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations.

You will lead diagnostics for rotating equipment, engines, pumps, cranes and hydraulics; guide rig teams in root-cause analysis; coordinate with Technical Superintendents to resolve downtime and validate recovery plans; and oversee

Job description

To provide specialized mechanical engineering expertise that strengthens troubleshooting, integrity assurance, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems across the fleet, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations.

Mechanical Technical Governance & Standards

• Establish and maintain mechanical engineering standards aligned with OEM, Class, Flag State, and regulatory requirements
• Approve mechanical‑related maintenance procedures, job plans, and work scopes in accordance with asset‑ management governance

Mechanical Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting

• Lead advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting for critical mechanical systems (rotating equipment, engines, pumps, cranes, hydraulics)
• Guide rig‑based teams in root‑cause analysis and ensure corrective actions address underlying failure modes
• Partner with Technical Superintendents to resolve high‑impact downtime events and validate recovery plans

Maintenance Strategy, Planning & Execution Oversight

• Review and recommend mechanical PM strategies, task lists, and maintenance intervals based on risk, performance history, and OEM requirements
• Validate CMMS job plans, BOMs, and planned maintenance workflows, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Ensure maintenance execution meets safety‑ critical system requirements and equipment performance standards

Mechanical Integrity, Certification & Compliance

• Conduct mechanical integrity audits covering pressure systems, lifting equipment, rotating machinery, and hydraulic components
• Verify and confirm certification currency for critical mechanical systems, and ensure compliance with class, flag state, API, and regulatory inspection requirements
• Identify mechanical risks, document non‑ conformities, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions

Projects, Modifications & Capital Improvements

• Provide technical direction for mechanical upgrades, overhauls, and CAPEX initiatives
• Review vendor proposals, engineering deliverables, and project scopes for compliance with technical standards
• Review and recommend approval of mechanical design changes and hardware modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process

Spares, Lifecycle Management & Reliability Improvement

• Analyze critical spare requirements, obsolescence risks, and stock requirements with Supply Chain, Procurement and Planning
• Recommend fleetwide reliability improvements and lead initiatives to eliminate repeated mechanical failures
• Support long‑ term lifecycle planning and mechanical asset replacement recommendations

Technical Documentation, Reporting & Data Governance

• Ensure mechanical drawings, manuals, and certifications are maintained accurately within controlled repositories
• Issue mechanical integrity reports, audit findings, technical advisories, and troubleshooting summaries to Corporate Asset Manager / Head of Maintenance
• Maintain high quality data for mechanical assets within the CMMS and engineering records