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)

1. 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.

1. Team Leadership

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

1. 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.

1. 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

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).