Rig Mechanic (Onshore Oil/Gas Drilling)

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.

• 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

Preferred Experience 

• Min 2 years 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

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
• Pneumatic systems

Behavioural 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