Workshop Chief Mechanic

About the role

DSSA is looking for a Workshop Chief Mechanic to supervise the overhaul, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment from rigs and DSSA facilities, ensuring quick turnaround while meeting quality, safety and OEM requirements. The role also covers the maintenance of GDI fleet equipment such as top drives, mud pumps, diesel engines, compressors and power generators.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the overhaul, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment from rigs and DSSA facilities, with a strong focus on quality and safety.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot critical mechanical equipment including top drives, crown block, travelling block, swivel, drawworks, mud pumps, rotary table, diesel engines, compressors and power generators, using proper tools and schematics.
• Implement and administer the GDI computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs and track asset reliability.
• Carry out technical studies, scheduled inspections and testing of equipment to check integrity and reliability, and provide initial acceptance.
• Enforce HSE standards in line with GDI Goal Zero, including Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and TRIC.
• Perform all mechanical maintenance and installation work within the defined scope, meeting OEM and quality standards.

Required profile

• Minimum diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience on a drilling unit.
• At least 10 years of proven experience in a drilling workshop or as Chief Mechanic on a drilling unit.
• Fluent reading and writing in English.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage independent workloads; strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Team player used to working in an international environment; able to perform safely and effectively under pressure.

Required skills

• Experience with large mechanical units such as engines, mud pumps, top drives and blow-out preventers, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, fabrication drawings and P&ID diagrams.
• Experience with maintenance systems, organisation and planning.