KCA DEUTAG is one of the largest drilling contractors outside the Americas. We are responsible for managing more than 100 drilling rig operations, both onshore and offshore, in more than 20 countries and are a world leader in the design and construction of drilling facilities.
Maintenance Supervisor Mechanical
More about KCA DEUTAG
Our aim is to be the preferred drilling contractor through measurable performance improvement.
We are committed to conducting our business in a way that promotes a positive, constructive and consistent KCA DEUTAG culture, with standards and methods of work that support this culture. “The KCA DEUTAG Way” defines the kind of company that we are and will continue to strive to be for the sake of our employees, our clients, the environment, and the society in which we operate.
Core Values
Our efforts will demonstrate respect for our people, the environment, the communities in which we operate, and ethical business practice as expressed by our commitment to our five core values:
Health and Safety
Valuing All People
Business Ethics
Environmental Stewardship
Performance Improvement
We are known in our industry as an Employer of Choice – we know our employees and work hard to meet individual career aspirations. We invest in employee training and development, and provide competitive remuneration and benefit packages to attract new people to our business and retain our valued employees.
The Position
We are currently looking for high calibre experienced Maintenance Supervisors (Mechanical) for our Middle East and Africa land operations.
Primary responsibilites of the role (but not limited to)
Ensure that all the Chief Mechanics from the rigs in Oman report on a daily basis regarding maintenance issues.
Maintain a preventative maintenance programme in base for all equipment in the tool park and ensure the Chief Mechanics on the rig maintain equipment in accordance with company repair and preventative maintenance procedures.
Comply with all KCA Deutag and Clients safety awareness, work guidance and permit to work procedures.
Manage work activities and training for all personnel within the maintenance department (Including Chief Mechanics, Assistant Mechanics and Welders).
Coach and mentor subordinates as required.
Ensure that all Third Party personnel including Service Engineers comply with Company and Installation Safety Procedures.
Ensure that all equipment on the rigs under their control complies with statutory requirements and is maintained at all times in a safe condition.
Plan maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimise the affect on the drilling operation and reduce NPT.
Ensure compliance with Safety Alerts, Equipment manufacturers bulletins etc.
Ensure Management of Change and Dispensation procedures are followed by the Maintenance personnel on the rigs.
Ensure Audits are conducted during rig visits and close out actions agreed and tracked through MSV reports.
Update or modify any drawings, sketches or information on existing and replacement equipment as required or provide such information to management and maintain the database in Oman.
Help out on projects which need to be executed on a regular basis for the rigs.
Ensure that the Rig Maintenance teams review their critical spares list and spare parts are maintained on the rigs and Oman Warehouse/yard in environmentally sound conditions.
Recommend and when required embody modifications to equipment or systems to enhance safety, improve rig performance or comply with statutory notices.
Liaise with Operations team on any matters relating to the safe operation of the rigs.
Monitor any rig equipment supplied by other contractors or sub-contractors to ensure that it is suitable for use within the areas desired.
Help Rig Managers/Drilling Superintendents by providing them and supporting Maintenance Superintendents on CAPEX investments requirements and replacement strategy.
Accompany representatives of certifying authorities on inspections of the rigs as required.
Stand-in for alternative work discipline as required.
Attend, at Group base or Client premises, meetings and training, as required.
Experience / Key Attributes
Proven experience as Maintenance Supervisor
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to coach and mentor others
Next Steps
If you are passionate about safety, can relate to our core values and believe you can support our commitment to delivering Safe, Effective and Trouble-Free Operations then we want to hear from you.
The “Apply Now” link below will allow you to register your details on our database and upload your current CV along with a covering letter. Please indicate your perference of Oman or Nigeria.
For further information about our worldwide operations, rig fleet and other career opportunities with KCA DEUTAG, please refer to the Operations, Rigs and Career sections of our website www.kcadeutag.com
Application ends 30 November 2011
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