Mechanical engineer

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 upscale 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

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