Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and expertise in mechanical engineering standards, integrity assurance, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems. Must have experience in leading advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting critical mechanical systems, and developing maintenance strategies. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining mechanical engineering standards, conducting mechanical integrity audits, and providing technical direction for mechanical upgrades.
Description
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 escalate significant deviations to the Corporate Asset Manager / Head of MaintenanceMechanical 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 plansMaintenance 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 standardsMechanical 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 actionsProjects, 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) processSpares, 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 recommendationsTechnical 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