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Conducts effective supervision of mechanical crew and tools utilization while considering the safety of personnel, the environment, and equipment, the quality of the Planned maintenance system work reports for PM and CM work orders for Mechanical department to maximize drilling operation efficiency.\nRoles & Responsibilities:\nTroubleshooting and Repairs:\nDiagnosing mechanical problems, faults and malfunctions in mechanical equipment and systems, using diagnostic tools, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions to restore functionality and minimize downtime.\nCommunicate equipment problems or break down information via Senior Tool Pusher to technical maintenance support team.\nEquipment Maintenance & Operations:\nMaintaining the reliability and integrity of rig mechanical equipment and systems, including drilling, mechanical, and safety systems.\nOverseeing the maintenance, repair, and servicing of mechanical equipment at location, including but not limited to engines, generators, pumps, compressors, cranes, and hydraulic systems, to ensure optimal performance of the rig.\nSurvey the condition of all well control equipment in use each shift, report any system issues to the Senior tool pusher and raise corrective work order to manage the repair. Will inform by e mail both the Senior tool pusher and office based well control equipment superintendent of the equipment status so Contractual and API compliance can be assessed. \nEnsure that repairs, needed or made, are registered in the form of a work order in the company maintenance system. \nCarry out Planned maintenance work orders on time with good quality and record actual work done, inform Senior Tool pusher where access to perform work is not granted.\nEnsure Mechanical and Drill crew reference OEM manuals when carrying out PM or CM work on any rig equipment do not reply solely on the PM work instruction. \nSupervise the oil sample program and review the results, ensure work orders are raised to rectify bad samples. \nSpot check lubrication carried out by drilling crew for quality. \nMaintain and repair power plants and monitor power distribution - ensure power is always available.\nVerification and inspection of third-party equipment and installations when required.\nEnsure new equipment installations on the drilling unit are managed by management of change Synergi case where appropriate as outlined in the ADES management system by highlighting the potential need to Senior Tool Pusher.\nConducting functional and commissioning tests and inspections to verify the proper operation of newly installed equipment as per regulatory and company standards outlined in MOC before it is put into service.\nCommunicates with and consult the technical maintenance support team to their work areas where repairs are necessary.\nUnderstands and utilizes the Preventive Maintenance System for tracking, monitoring, and managing the maintenance and performance of equipment within the location.\nEnsures the proper and on time implementation of the mechanical preventive maintenance plans with proper documentation to address potential issues before they escalate.\nCommunicates to Senior Tool Pusher when maintenance access time is not adequate to perform the tasks fully.\nMaterials & Equipment:\nPlan and coordinate with the Senior Tool Pusher and other departments to secure equipment’s and perform safety inspections prior to any operations or major activity such as rig moves, running & retrieving BOP.\nEnsuring that the appropriate mechanical requirements of the statutory and regulatory bodies including the classification society are adhered to and records maintained.\nMaintain inventory of spare parts, consumables, and supplies for mechanical equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained to support ongoing operations and maintenance activities.\nCoordinating with procurement and logistics teams to procure spare parts and replacement components as needed, ensuring timely delivery, availability & compliance with the class & certification requirements.\nResponsible for housekeeping standards in machinery and workshop areas. Machine and switchboard areas to be kept clear of all flammable materials.\nRig Move:\nEnsure that all mechanical equipment’s are properly secured and protected for transportation, while overseeing the disassembly and loading of equipment’s onto transport vehicles. \nSupervise the rig move crew to reassemble and install all mechanical equipment’s at the new location and perform the final checks on the system to ensure they are ready for drilling operations.\nClient Management:\nPromote and maintain an effective working relationship with other departments, third party personnel and Client Representatives.\nResponds to client requests and needs concerning materials, equipment, and personnel after getting adequate management approval.\nReporting and Documentation:\nMaintains proper logs and records of all mechanical maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and repairs in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. \nResponsible for the quality of the Planned 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