Rig mechanic
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Saipem scores B on the Alion truth index.
Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.
Project: Scarabeo 9 drilling semi-sub
Job Title: Rig mechanic
Location: Offshore - Mozambique
Job Description:
Mission
- According with superior instructions, carry out daily maintenance and check of mechanical equipment ensuring full respect of operative safety rules
Tasks
- Be safety minded during in all works and behaviours, use compulsory protective equipment and ensure the same for subordinates
- Carry out own duties according to the Emergency Preparedness Action Plan
- Ensure that before any maintenance activity is started, a proper risk evaluation is carried out, precautions are taken and the work permit is signed
- Attend safety drills and meetings held on the rig
- Apply all relevant work and safety procedures issued by Saipem and the Operator
- Promptly report any safety hazard, accident, near-miss accident and non-conformance through proper channels
- Monitor and prevent oil spills from hydraulic operated equipment, power related equipment as well as drilling mechanical related equipment and repair the equipment immediately in accordance with superior instructions
- Carry good housekeeping in own working area
- Maintain working areas, tools, equipment and safety harnesses in a safe, clean, tidy and orderly manner
- Perform routine maintenance controls of the mechanical equipment and devices as per AMOS Work orders and provide for preventive, routine and non-routine, maintenance and repair of internal combustion engines, pumps, compressors and drilling related equipment of the rig in accordance with superior instructions
What are we looking for?
Languages: English Language skills required
Technical Knowledge: mechanical equipment in drilling
What else should you know?
What we can offer to you:
12 months CNT duration (subject to extension according to Company needs)
Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
Additional Information
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we stand against discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of SAIPEM companies unique.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
Find out more in our website: https://www.saipem.com/en/gpsag
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