Technical Superintendent - Mechanical

Borr Drilling Ltd
Aberdeen
1 week ago
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Technical Superintendent - Mechanical page is loaded## Technical Superintendent - Mechanicallocations: Aberdeentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R146572# Role SummaryThe Technical Superintendent – Mechanical shall provide technical support to the company as part of the technical department. Reporting to the Technical Manager, the role will be a focal point for providing multi-disciplined support for various departments within Borr Drilling such as Operations, QHSE, Supply Chain, and Marketing. In addition, the Technical Superintendent – Mechanical shall provide subject matter expertise in the field of mechanical equipment and systems. This is a full-time onshore role based in Aberdeen, with ad-hoc visits to rigs and remote locations to fulfil role expectations.# # Responsibilities* Drive fleet compliance with Borr Drilling’s technical policies and standards.* Drive initiatives to ensure continual improvement in the systems and processes employed within Borr Drilling in relation to technical issues.* Focal point for receiving requests for technical support utilizing own knowledge or seeking information from in-house and external resources as necessary to provide satisfactory responses.* Support offshore personnel as required in resolving NPT (non-productive time) incidents and equipment breakdowns on the rigs, as well as longer term technical issues affecting the Borr fleet.* Review equipment failures and lead with a pro-active approach to determine root causes and to prevent re-occurrence.* Administration of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) system, and maintenance processes.* Assist in upgrades to the rigs, ensuring compliance with the Management of Change policy and overseeing suitable project management of the upgrades/modifications in accordance with Borr Drilling policies and procedures.* Liaise, as directed, with relevant external parties on technical issues e.g. Class, Flag, shelf state regulators, clients, third party vendors, OEMs etc.* Assist the rig’s operational teams in ensuring technical compliance with Class, Flag, shelf state and contractual requirements for each rig.* Assist with Marketing department requests for technical advice.* Assist in the recruitment and assessment of technical personnel onshore and offshore.* Any other duties as assigned by management.* Communicates internally with Employees, Co-Workers, Manager, Regional Operations Teams (onshore and offshore), Heads of Department and Management Team.* Communicates externally with equipment vendors, service suppliers, as well as Classification and Regulatory Bodies.* Provides multi-disciplined technical support to all facets of Borr Drilling as required.* The position supports the management of the Technical Department and has no direct reports.* The role shall be expected to make decisions on various technical matters that will influence, or may change, the operating principles of the rig fleet.* Office based role which requires sound technical expertise with the ability to work under limited supervision and where problems can, at times, be non-routine and need complex analysis or interpretation.* The role will require travel overseas to Regional locations (both onshore and offshore) as and when required.# # Qualifications and Experience* Extensive oil and gas experience in an engineering/technical capacity* Relevant engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification* OPITO approved BOSIET* Offshore Medical Certificate* Good working knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems on drilling rigs.* Experience and knowledge of maintenance systems and technical documentation requirements.* Experience with Classification, Flag state and shelf state rules and requirements, preferably including UK Safety Case regulations.* Well-developed problem-solving skills and techniques to identify root causes and potential solutions.* Project management/rig upgrade experience is desirable.* Possess strong personnel and administrative skills.* Ability to liaise with drilling rigs’ technical teams and rig management teams.* Ability to lead teams and liaise effectively with external parties (client, OEM, vendors, regulators etc).* High levels of self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure and outside of normal working hours.
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