Rig mechanic job description
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Example rig mechanic requirements on a job description
Rig mechanic requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in rig mechanic job postings.
Sample rig mechanic requirements
- Relevant technical qualifications in mechanics
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a rig mechanic
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams
- Knowledge of safety regulations and standards
- Familiarity with relevant tools and machinery
Sample required rig mechanic soft skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work in a team environment
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Rig mechanic job description example 1
Doyon, Limited rig mechanic job description
The employee inspects, services and repairs machinery and drilling equipment such as engines, motors, pumps, winches, pneumatic, hydraulic and rig moving systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Perform daily preventative maintenance checks to ensure equipment is operating within proper limitations
+ Troubleshoot mechanical failures for root-cause and repair as required
+ Caterpillar 3500 series engines and power generators
+ Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
+ Electrical and electronic systems
+ Rig specific equipment: (draw-works, top drives, mud pumps, moving systems, etc.)
+ Document all work performed on work orders and entry into MP2 program daily
+ Maintain critical spare parts inventory and initiate purchases orders for parts and equipment as required
+ Sets up and operate power, air and hand tools to make and repair parts
+ Train Motormen to properly maintain equipment and perform minor repairs as needed
+ Maintain clear communication with rig crew, relief and supervisor
+ Follow DDI policies and procedures
+ Perform other duties assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES
+ Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
+ Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
+ Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
+ Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
+ Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
+ Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
+ Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
+ Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
+ Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
+ Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Rig experience as a mechanic
+ Caterpillar 3500 series experience
+ NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
+ Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Alaska on/offshore experience
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Doyon Drilling's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Company: Doyon Drilling, Inc.
External Company Name: Doyon Limited
External Company URL: www.doyon.com
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
+ Perform daily preventative maintenance checks to ensure equipment is operating within proper limitations
+ Troubleshoot mechanical failures for root-cause and repair as required
+ Caterpillar 3500 series engines and power generators
+ Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
+ Electrical and electronic systems
+ Rig specific equipment: (draw-works, top drives, mud pumps, moving systems, etc.)
+ Document all work performed on work orders and entry into MP2 program daily
+ Maintain critical spare parts inventory and initiate purchases orders for parts and equipment as required
+ Sets up and operate power, air and hand tools to make and repair parts
+ Train Motormen to properly maintain equipment and perform minor repairs as needed
+ Maintain clear communication with rig crew, relief and supervisor
+ Follow DDI policies and procedures
+ Perform other duties assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES
+ Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
+ Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
+ Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
+ Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
+ Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
+ Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
+ Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
+ Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
+ Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
+ Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Rig experience as a mechanic
+ Caterpillar 3500 series experience
+ NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
+ Valid Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Alaska on/offshore experience
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Doyon Drilling's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Company: Doyon Drilling, Inc.
External Company Name: Doyon Limited
External Company URL: www.doyon.com
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024