AddressJob Summary
The Rig Mechanic is responsible for all mechanical systems on the drilling rig and camp facility. Ensures that all mechanical systems, plant and equipment is safe and complies with relevant standards and codes.
Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Responsible for all mechanical systems on the drilling rig and camp facility
- Ensures that all mechanical systems, plant and equipment are safe and complies with relevant standards and codes.
- Adopt Company preventive maintenance system to contract.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections as per company policies and procedures.
- Provide instruction and supervision to mechanical maintenance support staff.
- Contributes proactively to maintenance programs and targets.
- Complete all work orders assigned to you in the EAM in a timely manner. Enter in the work order all the information required for each section of the work order. Only sign off the work order when all the relevant information is completed.
- Establishes with realistic maintenance programs and targets.
- Maintain inventory of spare parts and emergency `spares.
- Manage inspection and re-certification of critical components as per contract.
- Provide hands-on refurbishment of Company owned equipment.
- Provide technical support as required to ensure uninterrupted field activities.
- Establishes correctly isolating procedures for the safe maintenance of plant and equipment and ensures that all relevant personnel are aware of these practices and procedures.
- Reports directly to the Rig Manager on all aspects of mechanical related issues and maintains a visible commitment towards safety.
- Keeps Maintenance Manager informed about any issues, that may be deemed as un-safe or non-compliant or not according to acceptable trade practice.
Maintain detailed maintenance records for work completed using company systems
Qualifications
- Trade Certificate Mechanic (Min. Cert III essential)
- Current, unrestricted Manual Driver's License (essential)
- Provide First Aid and CPR
- Wellsite Permit to Work Rev 3 Training
- Operate Vehicles in the Field 4 x 4 Training
- Industry Safety / Drilling and Completions General Induction (QLD)
- Confined Space Training
- Breathing Apparatus Training
Technical Competencies
2 years minimum similar experience in resources industry working in FIFO and remote conditions
Preferred Experience with:
- Previous Oil and Gas or Mining Industry Experience
- Heavy Diesel Experience
- Caterpillar & Detroit Engine
- Hydraulics
- Nissan, Toyota & Isuzu 4 x 4 Vehicles
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Hydraulic systems open & closed loop
- Pneumatic systems
- Computer literate with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook
- Incident Recording and Investigation
- Stock & Purchasing Field Over
Behavioral Competencies
- Evidence of capability to work independently as a sole charge Rig Mechanic
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Customer focused service provider.
- Resilient as the work roster incorporates 21 continuous 12 hr days plus, callouts.
- Capable of driving improvement initiatives in consultation with internal and external colleagues.
- Active in team development.
- Is able to maintain domestic and work commitments to ensure operational continuity.
- Works in a manner that insures personal safety and the safety of fellow employees
- Maintains a professional, effective, and polite relationship with other Ensign employees and suppliers
- Strives continuously to develop a greater knowledge of the positions held within the department.
- Works well as a team player and demonstrates willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others
- Respects chain of command and follows through on instructions
- Communicates effectively in both written and oral form to all levels of an organization - both internal and external
Education and Experience
- 5 years similar experience in the oil and gas industry
- Preferred Experience with:
- Caterpillar & Detroit Engine
- PLC / Hydraulic
- Nissan, Toyota & Isuzu 4 x 4 Vehicles
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Hydraulic systems open & closed loop
- Pneumatic systems
Other Accountabilities
- Business Ethics - Understands fully Ensign's ethics policy and its application in all business dealings including contractual agreements and contract negotiations
- Business Policies - Understands and agrees to follow all of Ensign's Policy and Directives and procedures as set forth in the Ensign Company Policy and Basic Directives Handbook for Employees
- Certifications - Maintains technical and safety certifications required by company or government agencies; remains current on all OSHA, EUSD and other required training
- Drug-free workplace - Conforms to a drug-free workplace, not be under the influence of mind-altering prescription or non-prescription drugs, including alcohol and other drugs of abuse
- Occupational Health and Safety - Understands fully the Ensign Health and Safety policy and self-responsibility for own health and safety at work; Demonstrates responsibility to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission
- Uses the correct protective clothing and equipment as provided by Ensign and guards against misuse or damage to such equipment
- Reports any hazardous situations arising in the workplace that cannot be self-corrected, or injury incurred during the course of work, no matter how minor
- Avoids injury resulting from manual handling tasks, by use of risk assessment, correct mechanical handling equipment and correct manual handling techniques
