Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Serves primarily as an engine room watch stander. Works with the maintenance department to ensure that all mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment on the vessel are maintained to the highest level of operational standards. Responsible for implementing and upholding safety and environmental compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment in accordance with Noble’s maintenance system, equipment manufacturer’s recommendations, the Vessel Operating Manual and regulatory requirements and codes.
• Perform daily visual inspections of equipment and diagnose actual and potential malfunctions, ensuring potential hazards and abnormal operating conditions are addressed quickly and that any deteriorating conditions are reported.
• Initiate analysis and identify the root cause of failures on the vessel’s mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Monitor the power plants controls and power distribution; ensure that power is available at all times.
• Operate, maintain and repair as necessary the engine cooling water system, lube oil system, and fuel system.
• Liaise with the marine department regarding the loading, ordering and use of fuel, potable water and drill water in consideration of the rig’s stability.
• Implement the Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) for the mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Maintain PMS records, ensuring the quality and timeliness of preventive maintenance.
• Review equipment, spare parts, tools and material inventories, ensuring inventory is accurate and adequate to fulfill maintenance requirements and facilitate a safe and efficient operation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies as necessary.
• Afford assistance to the Chief Engineer or Rig Maintenance Supervisor in prioritizing and supplying information for maintenance and repair budget.
• Participate in the effective management of the Rig Maintenance System (RMS) and ensure all records are maintained on a timely basis.
• Carry out classification society surveys as part of continuous survey of machinery.
• Afford assistance to the Technical Section Leader to ensure all third-party equipment is fit for purpose, certified, correctly installed, and maintained while on the rig.
• Inform the Technical Section Leader and other department heads of any incidents, potential hazards, technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig.
• Implement outstanding recommendations from audits, as issued by Clients, Regulatory Authorities or rig management.
• Maintain updated vessel drawings.
• Ensure records and documentation for general maintenance, operation and repairs are kept accurate and up-to-date.
• Maintain discipline onboard and ensure compliance with Company disciplinary procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Recognized Marine/Engineering qualification from Maritime college or equivalent.
• Valid Unlimited 2nd Engineer or Chief Engineer motors.
• Valid BOSIET CA-EBS.
• Valid Marshall Islands Endorsement.
• 5+ years of experience working with IFS.
• Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government/client regulations are required.
• Must have basic Preventive Maintenance Systems (PMS) knowledge.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision.
• Must be self-sufficient in trouble shooting and repairing systems.
• Strong experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of A/C drive power generation systems in diesel-electric and mechanical propulsion systems.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance, operations of electronic automation.
• Experience in HVAC/ refrigerant recovery and hold a Federal EPA Universal refrigerant handling (certificate/card reflecting document number), if applicable.

Essential Functions

Ensure proper operation and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment in accordance with Noble’s maintenance system, equipment manufacturer’s recommendations, the Vessel Operating Manual and regulatory requirements and codes.

Perform daily visual inspections of equipment and diagnose actual and potential malfunctions, ensuring potential hazards and abnormal operating conditions are addressed quickly and that any deteriorating conditions are reported.

Initiate analysis and identify the root cause of failures on the vessel’s mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and systems.

Monitor the power plants controls and power distribution; ensure that power is available at all times.

Operate, maintain and repair as necessary the engine cooling water system, lube oil system, and fuel system.

Liaise with the marine department regarding the loading, ordering and use of fuel, potable water and drill water in consideration of the rig’s stability.

Implement the Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) for the mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Maintain PMS records, ensuring the quality and timeliness of preventive maintenance.

Review equipment, spare parts, tools and material inventories, ensuring inventory is accurate and adequate to fulfill maintenance requirements and facilitate a safe and efficient operation.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies as necessary.

Afford assistance to the Chief Engineer or Rig Maintenance Supervisor in prioritizing and supplying information for maintenance and repair budget.

Participate in the effective management of the Rig Maintenance System (RMS) and ensure all records are maintained on a timely basis.

Carry out classification society surveys as part of continuous survey of machinery.

Afford assistance to the Technical Section Leader to ensure all third-party equipment is fit for purpose, certified, correctly installed, and maintained while on the rig.

Inform the Technical Section Leader and other department heads of any incidents, potential hazards, technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig.

Implement outstanding recommendations from audits, as issued by Clients, Regulatory Authorities or rig management.

Maintain updated vessel drawings.

Ensure records and documentation for general maintenance, operation and repairs are kept accurate and up-to-date.

Maintain discipline onboard and ensure compliance with Company disciplinary procedures.

Other duties as assigned.