Workshop Chief Mechanic.Workshop - DSSA

Workshop Chief Mechanic (WCM) Qualifications, Experience & Skills - Education: Minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience on a drilling unit. - Experience: Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in drilling workshop position or on a drilling unit as Chief Mechanic. - Job-Specific Skills:- Highly experienced with large mechanical units/system including Engines, Mud Pumps, Top Drives, Blow Out Preventer, and other key equipment used on drilling units (land rigs, jack up or lift boats). - High experience with Hydraulic system and units. - Strong ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, Fabrication drawings, and P&ID. - Highly capable of working unsupervised and managing independent workloads. - Excellent experience with Maintenance systems, organization and plans. - Strong self-motivation and initiative. Team player used to work in international environment. - Demonstrated ability to perform safely and effectively under pressure. - Fluid in English read and write Key Responsibilities To provide technical support by supervising the overhauling, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment from rigs, DSSA facilities to ensure quick turnover of the equipment, in line with all required standards, and OEM requirement. With a strong focus on Quality and Safety of the work. - Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot critical mechanical equipment from GDI Fleet including Top drives, Crown Block, Travelling Block, Swivel, Drawworks, Mud pumps, Rotary table, .. etc., as well as diesel engines, compressors, and power generators using the proper tools and schematic blueprints. - Implement and administer GDI computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), to schedule Preventive Maintenance (PMS) and corrective/repair works, ensure track asset reliability. - Conduct technical studies, schedule-based inspections, and testing of mechanical equipment to evaluate integrity, verify reliability, and provide initial acceptance. - Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards, in line with GDI Goal Zero, including Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and any TRIC. - Execute all mechanical maintenance and installation jobs strictly in line with the defined scope of work, ensuring they consistently meet OEM and relevant quality standards. Show more Show less