Operations

Maintenance Lead

St. John's, NL, ca Full-time

Company Description

Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services, premium rental tools and well services, and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done.

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible to ensure that all maintenance and repairs of equipment are performed in a safe and efficient manner. The position is responsible for all drilling equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well. The position supervises onsite maintenance personnel to ensure that proper planning and scheduling of pre-determined maintenance is completed accordingly, including the availability of required parts.

Essential functions

  • Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude.
  • Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures while promoting operational excellence through procedural discipline.
  • Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations while ensuring the safety of those working under direct supervision.
  • Coordinates with Rig Superintendent and Preventative Maintenance Coordinator on the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of equipment.
  • Create applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality.
  • Responsible for reviewing, evaluating and maintaining maintenance schedules for equipment.
  • Foresee potential equipment malfunctions or failures and performs required repairs, adjustments or modification to resolve the problem.
  • Enters maintenance and repair data into a Maintenance management system (MMS)
  • Provide onsite assistance and guidance to maintenance personnel with trouble shooting issues and repair.
  • Monitor oil sample results and ensure recommendations are implemented onsite and reported accordingly.
  • Track non-destructive testing and major maintenance to be performed at pre-determined intervals.
  • Ensure third party contractor’s work meets the quality, cost and safety standards required by the company.
  • Collaborate with maintenance team to schedule staffing and resources for the most effective productivity and timely completion of maintenance. Provide technical support for maintenance systems questions and problems.
  • Support the HSE objective of no injuries, accidents or harm to the environment as it relates to all maintenance processes, procedures, and policies.
  • Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/ or drills.
  • Ensure Parker Drilling’s Competency program – Authorized to Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
  • Ensure Client competency is applied and followed
  • Understand LO/TO and Permit to Work procedures.
  • Maintain and update asset tags for onsite equipment.
  • Maintain an adequate amount of spare parts are on hand at all times.
  • Read and analyze electrical/mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals.
  • Perform annual assessments to evaluate performance, skills, qualifications and abilities of maintenance personnel.
  • Perform additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects as may be directed.

Additional functions

The Offshore Maintenance Supervisor will also be responsible for ensuring timely execution of Parkers Operations Readiness and Assurance activities during the Pre-operations phase in the shipyard including but not limited to the following:

  • Steward to Operations and Maintenance Project Management Plan
  • Maintenance Build and Procedures
  • Equipment Spares Philosophy and identification
  • Documentation and Operations Manual(s) Development
  • Development of Rig Specific Procedures
  • Commissioning Support
  • Support Systems Integration Testing
  • Crew Training and Competency Program execution
  • Support Area Superintendent to help ensure Parker Operations Readiness and Assurance activities are conducted as per Project Management Plan.
  • Responsible for safe and efficient execution of all Platform equipment maintenance.
  • Responsible for shipyard equipment commissioning and Systems Integration Testing (SIT) support
  • Support Maintenance Team onboarding, training and competency.
  • Support Platform equipment handover and operations start-up.

Qualifications

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

  • Proficient in the functionality rig equipment.
  • Must possess and maintain certifications and licenses necessary as required by the appropriate regulatory authorities.
  • Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.
  • Knowledgeable of mechanical/electrical systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
  • Must possess basic mathematical skills.
  • Must have proficient knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
  • Must be a self-motivator and work without close supervision.
  • Must be able to prioritize jobs and work under tight time constraints.
  • Must have good PC skills to include MS Office products.
  • Must be able to provide technical support and supervision for mechanical, electrical and Instrument Tech. disciplines.
  • Can demonstrate knowledge and fundamentals of the following equipment:
    • Hoisting equipment
    • Pipe handling equipment
    • Rotating equipment
    • Circulating equipment
    • Hydraulic equipment
    • Diesel engine/air compressors
    • Electrical fundamentals
    • Electrical systems components
  • Must possess sound reasoning skills, good common sense and have the ability to follow directions.
  • Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of him/her or others.
  • Must be able to recognize hazards, alarms, warnings and the ability to convey these to the proper personnel.
  • Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in English with staff, management, customers and vendors.

Education, experience, and certifications:

  • High School diploma is required.
  • Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore and/or onshore certifications
  • Should have at least 5 years of applicable supervisory experience, oil and gas industry preferred.

 

Additional qualifications, skills and abilities

  • Must have a thorough knowledge of the mechanical and electrical equipment associated with offshore installations, including the operation and maintenance of pumping and piping systems, associated operating, control and safety systems, and jacking / skidding systems.
  • Required to meet all standards required for safe operations, including but not limited to the standards set forth in the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Atlantic Canada Medical Assessment for Fitness to Work Offshore as well as any other standards set forth by the regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over the operations.
  • Experience in a shipyard environment during rig construction, commissioning and start-up would be a definite asset.
  • Travel to and from the work location by helicopter or boat may require extended layovers in unfamiliar locations.
  • Must be able to work 12 hours per day on a multi-week rotational schedule
  • Must be able to work in Canada and the United States.
  • This position will be based in St. John's, NL for a period of approximately 1 year. It will then rotate to the United States for an undetermined duration.

Position competencies

  • People Management Provides team with a clear sense of direction and objectives; creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports employment development through coaching, Highly integrated with strategic talent management processes including performance management, succession planning, talent development, and engagement/retention, etc. Get results through people.
  • Effective Communication Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; listens attentively and objectively.
  • Personal Accountability Demonstrates enthusiasm for and commitment to the position and accepts responsibility for personal actions. Takes pride in the job. Actively engages in professional self-development opportunities. Demonstrates professionalism and emotional intelligence across situations.
  • Flawless Execution Clearly defines priorities and objectives. Uses a systematic approach with commitment and determination to achieve high quality results. Capably leads the business day-to-day and evaluates the risks and rewards new opportunities present.

Physical demands and work environment

  • Oversee and manage the overall quality of projects and/or employee performance.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Ability to work around moving machinery
  • Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
  • Lift, carry, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
  • Operate machinery and/or power tools.
  • Ability to walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, ice)
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness.
  • Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
  • Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
  • Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
  • Ability to work in hazardous conditions (dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals)
  • Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)
  • Sit/stand while performing primarily sedentary work
  • Use repetitive wrist, hand or finger movements at a computer.
  • Exposure to vibration (oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
  • Ability to work in noisy environments
  • Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces
  • Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.

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