Job description

We have a new long term opportunity for a Rig Operations Engineer, office based in Dubai on a residential basis (5 working days per week) for a major Oil and Gas client.

The position of Rig Operations Engineer is a key support role within the Rig Operations department to provide operational and maintenance support to the jack-up drilling rig. The Rig Operations Engineer will assist the Head of Rig / Well Operations and Support Base to ensure that rig operations and well programmes are performed in a safe and efficient manner and that rig equipment is properly maintained and repaired when necessary.

Key Accountabilities
1. Assist in maintaining rig certification, both class and flag related, and structural inspection portfolio in accordance with regulatory and certifying requirements.
2. Prepare scope of work for projects, including major maintenance and shipyard projects, and oversee planning, classification society review, construction, and installation.
3. Review tubular and rig equipment inspection reports and provide
recommendations to Management.
4. Prepare rig move programmes.
5. Liaise with 3rd party service companies, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and in-house support resources on special projects and reports on maintenance investigations related to Major Incidents and Deficiency reports

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Job Related Competencies

Educational Qualifications:
\xe2\x96\xaa BSc or MSc in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Marine or Petroleum Engineering.

Experience Profile:
\xe2\x96\xaa Experience internationally in a similar position gained with a
reputable offshore drilling contractor.
\xe2\x96\xaa Sound knowledge of jack-up drilling rig equipment.

Competencies/Skills/Others:
\xe2\x96\xaa Excellent verbal and written command of the English language.
\xe2\x96\xaa Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
\xe2\x96\xaa Highly organised.
\xe2\x96\xaa High attention to detail.
\xe2\x96\xaa High level of computer literacy; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
(i.e., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word) and Oracle

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Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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