Chief Mechanic - Drilling Operations Saudi Arabia

Team Recruitment Ltd; Eastern Province; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recruitment sector is seeking a Chief Mechanic for drilling operations in Saudi Arabia. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of drilling equipment, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in the drilling field and a relevant mechanical engineering qualification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years minimum drilling field exposure as Chief Mechanic.
• Able to read and understand pneumatic and hydraulic schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment in drilling operations.
• Train and support rig mechanics and supervise maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper documentation.

Skills

Rig Mechanic

Maintenance Manager

Mechanic

Education

Mechanical Engineering University certificate

Industrial Mechanics certificate

Tech/Vocational Cert/Apprenticeship

Job description

Chief Mechanic - Drilling Operations Saudi Arabia

Company: Team Recruitment Ltd
Skills: Rig Mechanic , Maintenance Manager , Mechanic
Experience: 3 + Years
Education: Tech/Vocational Cert/Apprenticeship
Employment Type: Rotational Salaried Employee
Location: Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Role: Chief Mechanic
Location: Saudi Arabia
Reports directly to Rig Superintendent and functionally to PMS Mechanic

Purpose: Chief Mechanic reports directly to the Preventive Maintenance Manager, responsible for performing duties in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, parts ordering, and administration work of the PMS system.

Key Accountabilities

• Should have previous experience and direct exposure to rig drilling equipment which includes but not limited to: Drawworks, Top Drive System, Rotary Tables and Transmission, Crown block, Traveling block, Pneumatic and/or hydraulic winches, Pneumatic and/or hydraulic BOP hoists, Iron Roughneck, CATheads, Mud pumps, High pressure units (HPU), Mast and Sub-base Raising cylinders, engines, air compressors and air dryers, Solid Control Equipment, Air breathing system.
• Chief Mechanic is responsible of proper maintenance for all mechanical rig equipment as per ADC MSP (Maintenance Standard Procedures).
• Carry the Preventive Maintenance on all mechanical equipment calendar and hours meter basis as per MSP and OEM standards, fixing the reports in SAP system.
• Carry the corrective Maintenance on all mechanical equipment in case a premature failure occurs in the rig equipment, fixing the reports in SAP system and explaining the root cause of failures and how to eliminate such failures and prevent similar failures from reoccurrence.
• Ensure the workplace environment results in targeted retention and stability.
• Should have hands on working experience in drilling equipment with in-depth knowledge of maintenance, repairs and functional testing & commissioning.
• Supervise performing the daily and weekly check lists on all mechanical equipment.Keep and maintain current vendor's catalogue and OEM maintenance and parts list manuals library of all mechanical equipment in area of responsibility.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Able to read and understand pneumatic and hydraulic schematic drawings to troubleshoot the equipment in case of any failure.
• Plans work based on appropriate sequence and procedure.
• Take lead, motivate and guide his respective team in any trouble shooting, minor and major maintenance activities.
• Manage and supervise all personal and professional related issues of the rig mechanical personnel and other assigned personnel.
• Train and support the rig senior mechanics and mechanics under his supervision and run a progress report semi-annually to the Preventive Maintenance Supervisor highlighting the promising personnel and low performers.
• Ensure that PTW system is followed and all safety regulations are adhered to ADC standards.
• Ensure all necessary formsand documentation are completed and approved as required prior to performing the jobs during maintenance activities.
• Provide support for emergency response and ensure all staff is fully trained and competent in emergency response procedures and have the necessary personal protective equipment for their specific duties.
• Assist in commission new facilities as required from time to time in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Monitor and track work times, work activity schedules, performance and time off of all assigned team members.
• Provide immediate reporting to the Rig Superintendent regarding any HSE incident, accident, and non conformances involving company staff and equipment.
• Prepare, train and encourage all levels of maintenance staff for the opportunity to be promoted.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes and procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Contribute to cost-efficient usage of all applicable resources to reduce unnecessary expense

Education / Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering University certificate or as a minimum Industrial Mechanics certificate or equivalent, with minimum work exposure to drilling field with at least 3 years minimum drilling field exposure as Chief Mechanic.
• Able to read and understand pneumatic and hydraulic schematic drawings to troubleshoot the equipment in case of any failure.

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• Maintenance
• Operations

Keywords

• Chief Mechanic - Drilling Operations Saudi Arabia

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