Summary
Gulf Drilling International is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the integrity, reliability, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems across its fleet in Qatar. The role covers engineering standards, troubleshooting, maintenance strategy, mechanical integrity audits, certification, and compliance. It also provides technical direction for equipment upgrades and modifications, reviews vendor and project deliverables, and supports spare-parts planning and reliability improvements. The position requires maintaining accurate engineering records and reporting on audits, risks, and equipment issues.
The posting
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To provide specialized mechanical engineering expertise that strengthens troubleshooting, integrity assurance, and lifecycle performance of mechanical systems across the fleet, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations.
Mechanical Technical Governance & Standards
Establish and maintain mechanical engineering standards aligned with OEM, Class, Flag State, and regulatory requirements
Approve mechanical-related maintenance procedures, job plans, and work scopes in accordance with asset‑management governance
Monitor adherence to mechanical integrity standards across all rigs and escalate significant deviations to the Corporate Asset Manager / Head of Maintenance
Mechanical Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting
Lead advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting for critical mechanical systems (rotating equipment, engines, pumps, cranes, hydraulics)
Guide rig-based teams in root‑cause analysis and ensure corrective actions address underlying failure modes
Partner with Technical Superintendents to resolve high‑impact downtime events and validate recovery plans
Maintenance Strategy, Planning & Execution Oversight
Review and recommend mechanical PM strategies, task lists, and maintenance intervals based on risk, performance history, and OEM requirements
Validate CMMS job plans, BOMs, and planned maintenance workflows, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
Ensure maintenance execution meets safety‑critical system requirements and equipment performance standards
Mechanical Integrity, Certification & Compliance
Conduct mechanical integrity audits covering pressure systems, lifting equipment, rotating machinery, and hydraulic components
Verify and confirm certification currency for critical mechanical systems, and ensure compliance with class, flag state, API, and regulatory inspection requirements
Identify mechanical risks, document non‑conformities, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions
Projects, Modifications & Capital Improvements
Provide technical direction for mechanical upgrades, overhauls, and CAPEX initiatives
Review vendor proposals, engineering deliverables, and project scopes for compliance with technical standards
Review and recommend approval of mechanical design changes and hardware modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process
Spares, Lifecycle Management & Reliability Improvement
Analyze critical spare requirements, obsolescence risks, and stock requirements with Supply Chain, Procurement and Planning
Recommend fleetwide reliability improvements and lead initiatives to eliminate repeated mechanical failures
Support long‑term lifecycle planning and mechanical asset replacement recommendations
Technical Documentation, Reporting & Data Governance
Ensure mechanical drawings, manuals, and certifications are maintained accurately within controlled repositories
Issue mechanical integrity reports, audit findings, technical advisories, and troubleshooting summaries to Corporate Asset Manager / Head of Maintenance
Maintain high quality data for mechanical assets within the CMMS and engineering records