Room Assistant – Offshore Jackup Rig

swan; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation onboard

Flight ticket after crew changes

Meals onboard

Job summary

Swan is seeking an Engine Room Assistant for an Offshore Jackup Rig in Qatar, including locations such as North Field or Halul Island. This rotational role is 42 days on and 21 days off, reporting to the Chief Engineer. You will assist in engine room operations, maintenance, safety drills, and bunkering tasks.

Mandatory certifications include BOSIET/FOET with HUET and a Qatar medical certificate; STCW rating preferred for advanced duties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in engine room operations (marine/offshore preferred).
• BOSIET/FOET with HUET (Offshore Survival).
• Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist engine room operations and monitor main engines, generators, pumps, and purifiers.
• Perform daily checks, preventive maintenance, and logbook reporting.
• Follow Qatar Energy safety procedures and PTW; participate in drills.
• Support stores, inventory, and bunkering operations.

Skills

Offshore experience

Education

BOSIET/FOET HUET

Qatar Medical Certificate

STCW Marine Engine Room Rating

Job description

Engine Room Assistant – Offshore Jackup Rig (Offshore Qatar, North Field, Halul Island, or Contracted Rigs). Employment Type: Rotational (42 days on/21 days off). Reporting To: Chief Engineer / Engine Room Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engine Room Operations Support
   • Assist in monitoring and maintaining all engine room equipment:
     • Main engines (CAT, Wartsila, or MaK diesels)
     • Generators & switchgear (power distribution)
     • Pumps & compressors (cooling, fuel, bilge, air systems)
     • Purifiers & separators (fuel and lube oil treatment)
2. Routine Maintenance & Inspections
   • Perform daily checks (oil levels, temperatures, pressures)
   • Assist in preventive maintenance (filter changes, greasing, minor repairs)
   • Maintain engine room logbooks and report abnormalities
3. Safety & Compliance
   • Follow Qatar Energy (QP) safety procedures and Permit-to-Work (PTW) system
   • Participate in emergency drills (engine room fires, blackout scenarios)
   • Ensure cleanliness to prevent oil spills/slip hazards
4. Stores & Inventory
   • Assist in spare parts management and tool inventory
   • Support bunkering operations (fuel/lube oil transfer)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Mandatory
  • 2+ years experience in engine room operations (marine/offshore preferred)
  • BOSIET/FOET with HUET (Offshore Survival & Helicopter Escape)
  • Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Certificate
• Preferred
  • STCW certification (Marine Engine Room Rating)
  • HVAC/R experience (for auxiliary systems)
  • Basic electrical knowledge (advantage for monitoring systems)

Benefits

• Overtime pay (No overtime strictly 12 hour shift)
• Free accommodation & meals onboard
• Flight ticket (after every crew change as per routine, home country to Doha and back)