Rig Operations Engineer
Job Description
<p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><ul><li>Key support role within the Rig Operations department to operational and maintenance support to jack-up drilling rig.</li><li>Assist the Head of Rig / Well Operations and Support Base to ensure that rig operations and well programmes are performed in a safe and efficient manner and that rig equipment is properly maintained and repaired when necessary.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>BSc or MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Marine or Petroleum Engineering.</li><li>Minimum of three (3) years international in a similar position gained with a reputable offshore drilling contractor.</li><li>Sound knowledge of jack-up drilling rig equipment.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written command of the English language.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Highly organised.</li><li>High attention to detail.</li><li>High level of computer literacy; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and Oracle</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Tasks:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in maintaining rig certification, both class and flag related, and structural inspection portfolio in accordance with regulatory and certifying requirements.</li><li>Prepare scope of work for projects, including major maintenance and shipyard projects, and oversee planning, classification society review, construction, and installation.</li><li>Review tubular and rig equipment inspection reports and provide recommendations to Management.</li><li>Prepare rig move programmes.</li><li>Liaise with 3rd party service companies, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and in-house support resources on special projects and reports on maintenance investigations related to Major Incidents and Deficiency reports.</li><li>Monitor rig’s operational performance through regular quality benchmarking and liaise with the Head of Rig / Well Operations and Support Base, the Drilling Superintendent and the Well Engineering and Service Quality Manager on continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support and assist the Offshore Installation Manager and rig team leads with the implementation, management and improvements of the Preventative Maintenance Programme.</li><li>Ensure all equipment failure reports are completed and forwarded to Well Engineering and Service Quality Manager.</li><li>Coordinate the repair and return of equipment sent to the shore base for inspection and/or repair.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply Now!</strong></p>
