Offshore Mechanic: Safety & Preventive Maintenance

Valaris; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris is seeking an experienced Mechanic to support offshore operations. You will lead safety-focused maintenance activities, oversee daily checks on drilling-related equipment, and ensure compliance with PTW and isolation procedures.

You will work with mechanical supervisors and maintenance leads to troubleshoot hydraulic systems, plan preventive maintenance, and maintain accurate records, certifications, and spares for critical systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years offshore experience as Mechanic.
• Experienced and trained on hydraulic systems troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Completion of all mandatory training and certification requirements for Mechanic as described in the training matrix.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety leader focusing on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
• Performs daily checks on areas and equipment (drilling related equipment).
• Informs Mechanical Supervisor and/or maintenance lead of technical problems affecting safe operation.
• Plans and executes preventive maintenance with a six-week overview and maintains records/certifications.
• Ensures maintenance is planned, organized, supervised, and executed per well programs and obligations.
• Prioritizes maintenance tasks on safety and environmental critical equipment/systems (SECEs).
• For rigs with Performance Standards, prioritizes tasks with Assurance Activities.
• Maintains understanding of safety case, MAHs, bow tie, and PS documents in VAMS.
• Uses VAMS to identify Barrier equipment.
• Maintains workshop equipment and tools to high safety standards.
• Maintains minimum spares onboard for critical systems.
• Supports crew in operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Communicates work status at shift handovers.

Skills

Offshore experience

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Safety training compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valaris is seeking an experienced Mechanic to support offshore operations. You will lead safety-focused maintenance activities, oversee daily checks on drilling-related equipment, and ensure compliance with PTW and isolation procedures.

You will work with mechanical supervisors and maintenance leads to troubleshoot hydraulic systems, plan preventive maintenance, and maintain accurate records, certifications, and spares for critical systems.