Overview
Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Qatar at Gulf Drilling International
Title: Mechanical Engineer
Company: Gulf Drilling International
Location: Qatar
To provide specialized mechanical engineering expertise that strengthens troubleshooting, integrity assurance, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems across the fleet, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations.
Mechanical Technical Governance & Standards
– Establish and maintain mechanical engineering standards aligned with OEM, Class, Flag State, and regulatory requirements
– Approve mechanical-related maintenance procedures, job plans, and work scopes in accordance with asset‑ management governance
– Monitor adherence to mechanical integrity standards across all rigs and escalate significant deviations to the Corporate Asset Manager / Head of Maintenance
Mechanical Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting
– Lead advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting for critical mechanical systems (rotating equipment, engines, pumps, cranes, hydraulics)
– Guide rig-based teams in root‑ cause analysis and ensure corrective actions address underlying failure modes
– Partner with Technical Superintendents to resolve high‑ impact downtime events and validate recovery plans
Maintenance Strategy, Planning & Execution Oversight
– Review and recommend mechanical PM strategies, task lists, and maintenance intervals based on risk, performance history, and OEM requirements
– Validate CMMS job plans, BOMs, and planned maintenance workflows, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
– Ensure maintenance execution meets safety‑ critical system requirements and equipment performance standards
Mechanical Integrity, Certification & Compliance
– Conduct mechanical integrity audits covering pressure systems, lifting equipment, rotating machinery, and hydraulic components
– Verify and confirm certification currency for critical mechanical systems, and ensure compliance with class, flag state, API, and regulatory inspection requirements
– Identify mechanical risks, document non‑ conformities, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions
Projects, Modifications & Capital Improvements
– Provide technical direction for mechanical upgrades, overhauls, and CAPEX initiatives
– Review vendor proposals, engineering deliverables, and project scopes for compliance with technical standards
– Review and recommend approval of mechanical design changes and hardware modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process
Spares, Lifecycle Management & Reliability Improvement
– Analyze critical spare requirements, obsolescence risks, and stock requirements with Supply Chain, Procurement and Planning
– Recommend fleetwide reliability improvements and lead initiatives to eliminate repeated mechanical failures
– Support long‑ term lifecycle planning and mechanical asset replacement recommendations
Technical Documentation, Reporting & Data Governance
– Ensure mechanical drawings, manuals, and certifications are maintained accurately within controlled repositories
– Issue mechanical integrity reports, audit findings, technical advisories, and troubleshooting summaries to Corporate Asset Manager / Head of Maintenance
– Maintain high quality data for mechanical assets within the CMMS and engineering records