Chief Mechanic – Offshore Jackup Rig

Overview

Chief Mechanic – Offshore Jackup Rig Jobs in Doha, Qatar at swan

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

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, switch gear)
• Hydraulic systems (cranes, BOP controls)
• Pumping systems (ballast, firewater, fuel transfer)

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.

Team Leadership

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

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.

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 & Certifications

• Education:

  Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience:

  10+ years offshore (5+ as Chief Mechanic on jackups).

• Certifications:
• OPITO/BOSIET (Offshore Survival)
• HUET (Helicopter Safety)
• Qatar-specific:
  • QP (Qatar Petroleum) Safety Passport
  • Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Fitness
• Technical:
  • SAP or CMMS (Maintenance Software Proficiency)
  • HVAC/R (for living quarters systems)

Expected Salary in Qatar (2025)

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).

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Title: Chief Mechanic – Offshore Jackup Rig

Company: swan

Location: Doha, Qatar

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