Job Summary
The Hydraulic Technician (Hydraulic Engineer) is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all hydraulic systems and well control equipment on the rig.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs emergency duties as per Station Bill and Emergency Procedures manual.
- Complies with and effectively contributes to the continuous improvement of VMS, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related policies and procedures, and relevant authority regulatory requirements.
- Prepares and maintains an outstanding defect list for hydraulic equipment on board and tracks all defects utilizing maintenance system.
- Maintains familiarity with hydraulic machinery and systems under his/her control.
- Monitors performance of hydraulic equipment in operation on a daily basis. Informs Chief Mechanic and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that might affect the operation of the rig or vessel.
- Ensures that maintenance is planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, company requirements and contractual obligations.
- Plans and executes preventive maintenance with a minimum of six weeks overview to cover current hitch and half of back-to-back hitch; maintain an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as all equipment certification documents.
- Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned on safety & environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE's) as defined in VAMS.
- For rigs with Performance Standards
- Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned with Assurance Activities required by Performance Standards.
- Maintains an understanding of the relationship between the rigs safety case, identified Major Accident Hazards, the bow tie assessment, Performance Standard (PS) documents, and PS Assurance Activity tasks in VAMS.
- Inspects, services, maintains, tests and repairs well control equipment and all other hydraulic systems.
- Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, and contributes actively to continual improvement activities.
- Shows active participation in Hazard Management and Stop Work activities.
- Effectively contributes to Management of Change.
- Compiles reports on major equipment failure, equipment performance and maintenance history.
- Completes handover reports, logs, records and notes according to approved procedures and instructions.
- Assigns work to employees and ensures they are competent to fulfil their normal duties.
- Creates work plans for crews and ensures that parts, tools, equipment and documentation are available for scheduled work.
- Maintains computer based maintenance management system.
- Assists electrician and mechanic when required as part of the maintenance team.
- Maintains parts inventory.
- Actively participates in pre-tour, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), pre-job meetings and weekly safety meetings.
- Controls inventory and budget.
- Assists in the mentoring process in accordance with the Mentoring Program, as required.
- Uses the VAMS system to be able to identify equipment identified as Barriers.
- Maintains contact with regulatory agencies as required.
- Implements frontline discipline in consultation with next level supervisor.
- Participates in a leading role in relevant incident investigations.
- Ensures direct reports' roles and responsibilities are clearly discussed, as applicable.
Qualifications / Experience
- Five years offshore experience with increasing supervisory responsibility.
- Fluent English communication skills (both written and oral).
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors.
