Job Description

Hydraulic Engineer 1 - Roles & Responsibilities:

• Must be fully committed to working safely and to accepting responsibility for the safety of fellow crew members.
• Participate in the development of Departmental Procedures relating to work on Hydraulic systems.
• Assist Chief Engineer in identifying jobs which may require a Risk Assessment.
• Participate in Risk Assessments as required.
• Prepare End of Tour Handover Report for relief crew and distribution to Chief Engineer & Hydraulic Superintendent.
• Competent in the manufacture (crimping) of Hydraulic hose ends.
• Comply with the Company Safety Policy and Permit to Work/Isolation Systems.
• Responsible primarily for the maintenance of hydraulic lift system (where installed), HPU, cranes and other hydraulic deck/drilling equipment.  May also be required to give assistance as required by the Chief Engineer in other areas of the Technical Department.
• Prepare and maintain an outstanding defect list for hydraulic equipment on-board.
• Must be familiar with hydraulic machinery and systems under his control.
• Monitoring performance of hydraulic equipment in operation on a daily basis.
• Daily supervision of all hydraulic equipment power units, tank levels etc.
• Assist with survey work as required by the Chief Engineer.
• Advise the Chief Engineer of spare parts requirements.
• Co-ordinate Hydraulic Engineer’s workload with Chief Engineer.
• Co-ordinate NOV Hydraulic Engineer’s workload (if applicable) with Chief Engineer.
• Report any faults to the Chief Engineer.
• Participate in Annual Review of PM system with regards to hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Allocate tasks to Hydraulic Engineer 2 and provide adequate supervision in order to ensure that all such tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of the personnel working under their direction and shall be expected to conduct operations at all times in full compliance with company procedures (SMS).
• Identify and address any violations of procedures concerning personnel under their direction.
• Continuous or repeated violations of policies or procedures should be highlighted and brought to the attention of the HoD/Master-OIM.
• Comply with the Management of Change Principle.
• Actively participate in accident/incident investigations when required.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Work according to and promote Stena Drilling’s HS&E Policies and Procedures as well as fully commit to preventing any damage to the environment.
• Responsible and accountable to conduct their tasks in full compliance with Stena Drilling Limited procedures.
• Comply with Stena Drilling procedures for management of risk and Safe Behaviour Programme; ensuring that a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment is carried out for all work activities.
• Participate in the STOP system, complete and submit cards after discussions. Monitor and coach crew members to participate in STOP and carry out STOP audits.
• Promote Stena Drilling’s “Golden Rules” and the rig’s “House Rules” during team discussions.
• Attend and participate in Tool Box Talks and After Action Reviews.
• Ensure work site is safe and that all tools used are in a satisfactory condition.
• Ensure that storage, handling and use of chemicals are done in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure equipment is secured to prevent movement due to wind or rig motion.
• Ensure familiar with correct use, type and location of all Oil Spill Equipment.
• Comply with Stena Drilling’s Waste Segregation Policy.

Required Skills or Experience

• 15 years relative previous experience on similar offshore drilling unit
• Seafarer Book
• Proficiency in Security Duties
• Proficiency in Security Awareness
• OPITO BOSIET/FOET
• Hose Termination/Assembly
• High Pressure Testing
• TAG
• Banksman Slinger
• Forklift Safety
• Abrasive Wheels
• HP Washdown
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform/Cherry Picker
• Height – Work at Height and Harness Equipment User – Unit 2
• Height – Rescue – Use of Rescue Equipment – Unit 3
• Sparrows /NFPC BFPA Stage 2
• Bosch Rexroth Pumps & Pump Control
• Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics
• Previous experience of RAM rig operations and maintenance
• Experience in maintaining NOV 6^th Generation drilling equipment including Knuckle boom cranes along with Cyberbase experience
• Has served a recognised apprenticeship with a hydraulic background
• Have knowledge of ISO standards for Hydraulic analysis along with application
• Has experience of managing the workload of a team of Hydraulic engineers