Chief Mechanic – Offshore Jackup Rig

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:

• Leg jacking systems (rack & pinion, hydraulic elevators)
  
• Main engines (CAT, Wartsila, or MaK diesels)
  
• Power generation (generators, switchgear)
  
• Hydraulic systems (cranes, BOP controls)
  
• Pumping systems (ballast, firewater, fuel transfer)
  

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.

Requirements

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)

Benefits

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).