Helper Mechanic

Helper Mechanic

Oman

Full time

Working Location: To be advised

Overview:

To maintain all company-owned and operated mechanical equipment. To understand and implement the usage and maintenance of rig equipment in accordance with maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. QHSE Responsibilities:

  • Conducts operations in a safe manner according to the policies and procedures.

  • Observes proper rig operating procedures, noting unsafe practices.

  • Plays an active part in QHSE meetings, toolbox meetings, and all other company safety management systems.

  • Is proficient for STOP for employees and uses its techniques.

  • Is proficient in LOTO and PTW

  • Trained in gas testing compressed gases.

  1. Operational:

  • Under direction, operate, maintain and repair prime movers and other engines.

  • Stand watch in engine room when required.

  • Under direction, operate, maintain and repair two-stage and four-stage air compressor, heat exchangers and air dryers.

  • Monitor and repair or replace air regulators and all valves in air system.

  • Under direction, repair pneumatic pipe hoisting and handling equipment.

  • Under direction, maintain and repair draw works and associated components, rotary table, rotary transmissions, and associated components.

  • Familiar with TDS operations, greasing, Oil filling and measuring.

  • When directed, assist in repair of Elmagco (auxiliary draw works) brake or EDS system.

  • Under direction, maintain and repair hydraulic drill string torque system (E-Z torque), hydraulic power tongs, wire line hydraulic winch, hydraulic systems - pumps, motors etc.

  • Under direction, repair swivel, BOP’s and other equipment as may be directed by Rig manager or Chief Mechanic.

  • Under direction, maintain and repair power end of mud pump, centrifugal pumps in mud circulation and conditioning system and repair mechanical components of mud conditioning equipment.

  • Service and repair vacuum pumps.

  • As directed, inspect and service cranes

  • When directed, assist other departments in equipment maintenance, repair or operation.

  • Operate, install, maintain and repair additional or temporary mechanical equipment used for special operations.

  • Service and repair forklift, cranes, trucks, or other vehicles.

  • Maintain correct operation, maintenance, and repair of fuel system.

  • Repair camp/accommodation and galley equipment.

  • Service hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

  • All mechanical maintenance and repairs to Crane, Forklift, Snork/ Genie lift, and rig Vehicles.

  1. Business Planning / Continuous Improvement / Organization Efficiency:

  • Maintain records and logs required by Chief Mechanic.

  • Advise Supervisor of current and/or changing conditions.

  • Understand and use indexes and reference sources to find information regarding parts, repairs and/or operational procedures.

  • Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions and/or patterns of equipment.

  1. QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Industrial Mechanics Certificate or equivalent or has adequately demonstrated to a supervisor through on the job experience the ability to perform tasks competently and safely as a Mechanic.

  • Preferred: Sufficient written and spoken English, Numerically competent and 1 years’ minimum experience in the drilling industry.

  1. SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

  • Use blueprints and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric schematics.

  • Read precision instruments such as micrometers, veneer callipers, bore gauges, and dial indicators.

  • Use hand tools and any other general shop equipment.

  • Collate information from assorted sources, such as composite catalogue.

  • Understand and use indexes and reference sources to find information regarding parts, repairs and/or operational procedures.

  • Has worked in an overseas multi-national company.

  • Ability to impact and influence people, by being a good listener and communicator and could handle and manage crews under his responsibility.

  • Is proactive and proficient in fault finding and problem solving to rig equipment.

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