Mechanic

Job Description

Job Summary (Gulf of Mexico)

The Mechanic executes the preventative and corrective maintenance in his/her area of responsibility, and communicates regularly with the other departments (engine room, electrical, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) when required. The mechanic is responsible for entering correct data into the Computer Maintenance Management System.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Acts as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
• Performs daily checks on the condition of areas and equipment (i.e. knuckle boom cranes, mud pumps, draw works, top drive, mud treatment and all drilling related equipment and systems under his/her responsibility).
• Informs Mechanical Supervisor (as applicable) and/or maintenance lead of any technical problems or limitations that might affect the safe operation of the vessel.
• Plans and executes preventive maintenance with a minimum of six week overview to cover current hitch and half of back ‐ to-back hitch; maintain an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as all equipment certification documents.
• Ensures that maintenance is planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, company requirements and contractual obligations.
• Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned on safety & environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE’s) as defined in VAMS.
• For rigs with Performance Standards
• Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned with Assurance Activities required by Performance Standards.
• Maintains an understanding of the relationship between the rigs safety case, identified Major Accident Hazards, the bow tie assessment, Performance Standard (PS) documents, and PS Assurance Activity tasks in VAMS.
• Uses the VAMS system to be able to identify equipment identified as Barriers.
• Maintains a minimum amount of spares onboard for critical/safety/maintenance/operational systems.
• Maintains workshop equipment and tools to the highest safety standards.
• Supports members of the crew in the operation and maintenance practices of equipment.
• Clearly and accurately communicates work status at end of shift and end of hitch handovers.
  
  

Qualifications / Experience

• High School or equivalent with a Mechanical Grade.
• Minimum 2 years of offshore experience in the position of Mechanic.
• Experienced and trained on hydraulic systems troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Completion of all mandatory training and certification requirements for Mechanic as described in the training matrix.
  
  

About Us

At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.