Chief Mechanic Offshore Jackup Rig

Chief Mechanic Offshore Jackup Rig

Location: Qatar Offshore (Qatar Petroleum, North Field, or Contracted Rigs)
Employment Type: Rotational (e.g., 28 days on/28 days off)
Reporting To: Rig Manager / OIM (Offshore Installation Manager)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mechanical Systems Oversight

· Lead maintenance/repairs of jackup rig mechanical systems, including:

• Leg jacking systems (rack & pinion, hydraulic elevators)
• Main engines (CAT, Wartsila, or MAK diesels)
• Power generation (generators, switchgear)
• Hydraulic systems (cranes, BOP controls)
• Pumping systems (ballast, firewater, fuel transfer)

2. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to Qatar Energy (QP) standards, IMO regulations, and SHEQ policies.
• Conduct risk assessments for critical maintenance (e.g., jacking system overhauls).
• Enforce PTW (Permit to Work) and LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) procedures.

3. Team Leadership

• Supervise mechanical crew (assistant mechanics, electricians, and subcontractors).
• Coordinate with Qatar-based onshore support for major spares/logistics.

4. Emergency Response

• Act as first responder for mechanical failures (e.g., loss of jacking control, engine room fires).
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment breakdowns.

5. Documentation

• Maintain logs for Class surveys (ABS, DNV) and Qatar Ministry of Energy audits.
• Report downtime incidents to Qatar Petroleum (QP) or Nakilat if vessel is chartered.

Requirements:

• Qualifications & Certifications
• Education: Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 10+ years offshore (5+ as Chief Mechanic on jackups).

Certifications:

o OPITO/BOSIET (Offshore Survival)

o HUET (Helicopter Safety)

o Qatar-specific:

§ QP (Qatar Petroleum) Safety Passport

§ Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Fitness

o Technical:

§ SAP or CMMS (Maintenance Software Proficiency)

§ HVAC/R (for living quarters systems)

Expected Salary in Qatar (2025)

Benefits:

Compensation

$ 380/ day

Additional Benefits:

• Housing allowance (if based in Qatar on rotation breaks).
• Flight tickets (economy class, home country to Doha).
• Bonus schemes (safety/performance-based).