Chief Mechanic – Offshore Jackup Rig

Job Title:

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:

• Hydraulic systems (cranes, BOP controls)

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

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

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years offshore (5+ as Chief Mechanic on jackups).
• Certifications:
  • OPITO/BOSIET (Offshore Survival)
  • QP (Qatar Petroleum) Safety Passport
  • Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Fitness
  • SAP or CMMS (Maintenance Software Proficiency)
  • HVAC/R (for living quarters systems)

$380 / day

• Housing allowance (if based in Qatar on rotation breaks).
• Flight tickets (economy class, home country to Doha).