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: 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).