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:
2. 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.
3. Team Leadership
·
Supervise
mechanical crew
(assistant
mechanics, electricians, and subcontractors).
·
Coordinate with
Qatar-based onshore
support
for major spares/logistics.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Qualifications & Certifications
·
Education:
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)
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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We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.
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