Company: Nabors Drilling International Gulf FZE
Skills: Rig Mechanic
Other Skills: Strong background in hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and heavy machinery with experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems on drilling rigs
Experience: 8 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Employment Type: Rotational Salaried Employee
Location: Libya, Libya


JOB Summary

 

The Senior Rig Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and field repair of all machinery and mechanical equipment on the rig, logistics equipment and camp in accordance with Nabors Rig Management System (RMS).

Role

  • To ensure that all operation of machinery and mechanical equipment is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  • To maintain all machinery and mechanical equipment on the rig and camp in accordance with Nabors planned maintenance system and to manufacturers' specifications
  • To carry out unscheduled repairs to machinery and mechanical equipment at the rig site and camp
  • To liaise with the Rig Manager, Driller and Electrician to schedule major overhauls of rig equipment
  • To ensure the availability of adequate spare parts for mechanical equipment through the inventory system, both for routine maintenance and to cover unscheduled maintenance or replacements
  • To ensure that all fuels, lubricants, gases, paints and any hazardous materials are properly stored and handled at rig site and campsite
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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Personally responsible for own safety and conducting ones self to the standards of Nabors Policies and Procedures
  • Carry out all duties in the safest possible manner and ensure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used correctly
  • Take personal responsibility for, and demonstrate leadership in, HSE. Play a leading role in safety meetings and the safety program
  • Supervise the activities of the Rig Welder
  • Enact the planned maintenance program for rig machinery and mechanical equipment, including mobile equipment
  • Work with the Driller and other crew members to ensure that the rig is operated in accordance within the design parameters and in conformance with all aspects of Nabors RMS
  • Conduct visual, and where possible functional, inspections of equipment both prior to use and at periodic intervals
  • Take responsibility for planned maintenance, certification, record-keeping and reporting
  • Maintain all required records, documentation and certification of machinery, mechanical and fire fighting equipment for rig and camp and produce accurate and timely reports on use of this equipment
  • Ensure that lock-out and tag-out procedures are fully complied with at rig site and campsite
  • Maintain and update all rig and camp drawings and diagrams
  • Supervise the dismantling, packaging and preparation of mechanical equipment for rig moves, including re-assembly at new locations
  • Establish a culture of continuous improvement in operations and demonstrate results in this regard. Work with the other members of the rig crew to develop improved practices which will positively impact on rig performance
  • Regularly inspect and maintain the certification of all handling and lifting equipment at rig site
  • Manage, in conjunction with the Warehouseman, the inventory of spares and replacement parts for mechanical equipment and initiate material requests and material transfers as required
  • Conduct routine maintenance and scheduled overhauls of rig prime movers, and make recommendations for improved practices
  • Prepare the rig and camp equipment for stacking out, when required, in accordance with the provisions of the RMS and contribute to preparation of the stack-out report
  • Make provisions for utilities (air, water, fuel, etc.) to meet third party service companies' requirements at rig site and provide emergency repairs to their equipment where possible
  • Provide on-the-job training for the Welder and Mechanical Helpers
  • Maintain the validity of personal certification and training together for the Rig Welder
  • Ensure understanding of, and compliance with, Nabors permit to work system
  • Support and participate on achieving organizational QHSE objectives.
  • Other duties may be assigned.