Roles & Responsibilities

· Comply with the established standard equipment maintenance procedure and schedule.

· Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs of rig equipment (motors, pumps, diesel engines, air compressors, pumps, Draw works, Top drive system, Rotary table etc.) in a safe and efficient manner.

· Work with the Maintenance Manager to plan and schedule preventive maintenance programs.

· Take inventory of, and proactively order/request for critical mechanical spares to avoid stock out situation, unnecessary work delays and prolonged equipment downtime.

· Ensure that all maintenance and service reports are accurately documented and filed.

· Participate in developing maintenance budget for asset maintenance and management and ensure effective costing & budgeting of all maintenance activities.

· Repair and keep equipment available to prevent downtime.

· Cut down on redundancies and inefficiencies in your function and ensure strict adherence to budget.

· Ensure that all operational and equipment failure reports are completed, accurate and forwarded to Maintenance Manager.

· Supervise, train and motivate maintenance personnel/team members.

· Adhere to QHSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work rules for the achievement of Goal Zero objective.

· Perform any other function as may be assigned by your Line Manager.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

· Minimum of HND in Mechanical Engineering with a Minimum of 10 years demonstratable progressive experience/knowledge as Chief Mechanic in an oil and gas drilling company

Professional Qualification/Certification

· Any relevant competency certificate

· Must be a certified Engineer (COREN)

Person Specification

· Must be technically savvy and can troubleshoot.

· Must have big picture and growth mindset: enjoys and seeks out new challenges that stretches and yields results.

· Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives; relies on debate and discussion to challenge their own views and the status quo.

· Must be a person of unimpeachable character.

· Must be a person with excellent business acumen and managerial judgement.

· Should be a person of zero ethical exception.

· Should be someone that can maintain a calm disposition while effectively discharging his/her duties in a chaotic or emergency situation.

· Ability to speak, read or write Chinese language is an added advantage