Job Description

Senior Mechanic – Roles & responsibilities:

• Must be fully committed to working safely and be responsible for the safe working practices of the crew.
• Assist the Master/OIM in identifying jobs which may require a Risk Assessment.
• Undertake duties as allocated or directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Undertake operational maintenance, planned maintenance and repairs on the mechanical equipment throughout the rig.
• Deputise as necessary for the Chief Engineer.
• Keep himself informed regarding power consumption and distribution according to requirements and complying with the Permit to Work/Isolation systems.
• Notify the Chief Engineer of requirements for spare parts, materials or services.
• Carry out mechanical isolations.
• Familiarise with machinery and systems, so that in an emergency situation, essential services can safely be restored.
• Ensure that ER logs, propulsion logs and maintenance records are completed as required.
• Report any defects to the Chief Engineer.
• Allocate tasks to Mechanic 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

• Experience as Rig Mechanic on Semi-submersibles units or Drillships.
• Experience in position of responsibility on ships or rigs
• STCW Class 2 Motor Certificate of Competency
• 15 years realative previous experience
• Seafarer Medical
• Seafarer Book
• Proficiency in Security Awareness
• Proficiency in Security Duties
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
• STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
• Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Craft other than FRB
• HV Faraday
• OPITO BOSIET/FOET
• OPITO Fire Team Leader
• HSE Offshore First Aid
• Hose Termination/Hose Assembly
• High Pressure Testing
• Rigging & Lifting/LOLER Supervisor
• Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
• TAG
• Banksman Slinger
• Forklift Safety
• Abrasive Wheels
• Height – Work at Height and Harness Equipment User – Unit 2
• Height – Rescue – Use of Rescue Equipment – Unit 3
• Wartsila Advanced W32 Diesel Engine
• Rolls Royce Thruster Control Systems
• Karsten Moholt – Vibration Analysis
• Suitable experience as a Senior Mechanic on Drillships
• Suitable experience in position of responsibility on ships or rig