Rig mechanic

  • Deadline 30 Avqust 2026

Job objective

  • Uninterruptible and proper technical maintenance, repair and overhaul of all mechanical equipment including an oversight of procurement and materials/spares requirement to ensure continued operability of equipment throughout SOCAR AQS operations;
  • Be fully aware of the SOCAR AQS Procedure for preventive maintenance, inspection and test programme (PMITP).

Key accountabilities

  • To safely carry out work functions in the main area of operations and in case of necessity including vessels, wagons, shores and all areas where the company operates;
  • Maintain and repair as necessary all mechanical equipment, investigating defects and submitting reports as required; 
  • Report on parts, tools and supplies needed to maintain the equipment for which they are responsible;
  • Carry out pipe work and equipment installation tasks; 
  • Carry out mechanical isolations of equipment to be worked on by him/herself and others;
  • Plan maintenance and repair tasks so as to minimise the effect on the drilling operation;
  • Report any misuse of equipment to the Senior Rig Mechanic;
  • Safeguard the rig tools and instruments in their care;
  • Carry out tasks as technical requirements dictate;
  • Attend meetings and additional training, as may be required;
  • Replaces Senior Rig Mechanic when required and confirmed by Senior Toolpusher;
  • Assistance with the responsibility for the provision of all Mechanical maintenance, repair and overhaul as dictated by SAP PM– also support for rig maintenance personnel throughout SOCAR AQS operations;
  • Assistance with the Implementation, input, control, review and maintain the reliability of all equipment under sphere of responsibility to a standard apposite for the management of maintenance in line with API and in country interface documentation – relative to Mechanical issues;
  • Assist with the supervision of equipment repair and procurement both on and offshore and ensure that it is completed in a timely manner;
  • Assist as required with any shutdown or planned stoppage, develop plans and engage with relevant personnel. Including both Shut down and Maintenance work scopes;
  • Assist with the onshore and offshore maintenance teams’ engagement in lateral learning and lessons learned bulletins;
  • Assist with the control and implementation of start-up documentation transfer between Operations and Maintenance;
  • Carry out tasks as part of a multi-discipline maintenance team as operational requirements dictate;
  • Installation, repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment on the rig within SOCAR AQS area of responsibility;
  • Assist with the control of the responsibility over RREP / NPT (Rig Repair / Non Productive Time) directly attributed to Mechanical maintenance and repair failures / activities;
  • Provide work according to organization’s values;
  • To fulfill the relevant to the job description tasks assigned by the manager;
  • Think of and prepare the personal development plan with direct manager on a yearly basis;
  • Run the processes according to the company values and speak up when any non-conformities occur.

Work functions related to health & safety:

  • To secure oneself and colleagues during the work process;
  • To attend all company’s training courses and meetings related with safety, firefighting and evacuation;
  • To comply with the safety procedures implemented by the company;
  • To take immediate actions or report to direct supervisor on any actual or potential danger to health, safety or equipment on site;
  • To plan all works under supervision ahead of time, to evaluate risks, to inform relevant parties during pre-work meetings;
  • To perform evaluation for the purpose of determination of the tasks implemented within the area under supervision.

Work functions related to environment:

  • To comply with ecological standards implemented in the company;
  • To manage and comply with the rules on wastes segregation based on Wastes Management Procedure;
  • To be aware of ecological aspects related with the work activities and to implement control measures.

Competency requirements

  • Experience: 1 years of experience in a relevant field and position
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent education

Skills:

  • Technological literacy, including MS Office, Zoom, SAP etc.
  • English language skills are preferred
  • Financial and numerical literacy and ability to read, digest and track financial information, if any
  • Awareness and advanced knowledge about HSE standards
  • Attitude to learn from others and to share with others
  • Ability to communicate in an open, clear, transparent and friendly way
  • Ability to generate solutions and attitude to take ownership for mistakes
  • Ability to take on additional responsibilities and accountabilities
  • Flexible approach to implement tasks and agile mindset
  • Skills to prepare presentations and in-depth reports
  • Efficiently and effectively maintaining outstanding relationships with all stakeholders

Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form in the Apply for job button.

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