Rig Maintenance and Integrity Team Leader - NES Global Talent - United States

_NES Global Talent is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and direct staff to a diverse world-wide client base within the Oil Gas Industry. Our client, a major Oil and Gas Operator have an opportunity for aRig Maintenance and Integrity Team Leader to work in a long term Permanent Hire position based in Houston, Texas. _

Role synopsis

The successful candidate will join the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) Regional Global Wells Organization (GWO). The Rig Maintenance and Integrity Team Leader will be accountable for overseeing the management of maintenance, integrity and modification of the drilling facilities. This position will have direct reports who will be technical specialists in rig systems (electrical, control instrumentation and mechanical systems). This position will report to the Rig Systems Manager and on occasions act as his delegate

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Confirm HSSE Policy and Operating Management System (OMS) is followed
Promote safety and compliance in all aspects of planning and operations, including performance.
In conjunction with the Rig Systems Manager and Wells Operations/Engineering Managers set priorities for the rig maintenance team
Drive plant and equipment reliability through maintenance or modification.
Interface with the Rig Systems Subject Matter Expert, Riser Management, BOP Team, Wells Team Leaders and Drilling Contractor personnel.
Responsible for oversight of structural checks using revised Metocean criteria and insuring hurricane preparedness through documentation of pre / post checks
Plan, schedule, and lead the work of the rig maintenance team (currently six engineers)
Develop and setup new preventive maintenance and condition based monitoring tests as required
Advise on maintenance and inspection frequencies and techniques
Manage rig equipment maintenance and modifications including required recertification of major equipment.
Support rig operations teams and drilling contractor for daily management of owned drilling facilities.
Confirm risk management processes related to rig systems are in place and are effectively implemented
Primary interface contact for drilling contractor and equipment service providers and OEMs with regards to rig ownership, contractual issues and performance expectations.
Confirm consistent application of engineering standards and appropriate levels of standardization
Support the application of the Engineering Technical Practices relating to rig systems equipment.
Manage rig modifications and upgrades through the nominated engineering contractor.
Prepare bid engineering support related to rig system design and prepare CTRs
Monitor equipment failures and repairs, when necessary manage root cause failure analysis
Assure adequate third party quality assurance and quality control.
Confirm global best practices, learnings and best applicable technologies are incorporated into drilling facilities.
Work with drilling contractor to mitigate HSSE incidents by implementation of maintenance programs, sparing philosophies, procedures and personnel equipment training.
Review, select and approve rig equipment purchases and or service work repairs within DOA (Delegation of Authority).
Work with PSCM to ensure all rig system equipment providers are identified and contracts / work releases are current.
Confirm drilling contractor maintains maintenance procedures, spares inventory that are adequate for safe uninterrupted operations.
Provide advice and technical support to Wells Teams.
Develop rig equipment inventory and maintenance plan for PMF (Preservation and Maintenance Facility) in Houma.

Assist drilling contractor to identify areas for improving uptime drilling equipment performance.
Coach and mentor engineers to ensure appropriate technical development
Liaison with internal and external rig system specialists

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

A Bachelor degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, maintenance or operation of drilling rigs with a minimum of 5 years associated with 5th generation new-build rigs.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisor experience leading a team of engineering professionals
Strong planning and design skills
Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Project management experience

Ability to perform cost estimation and risk analysis
Understand of reliability and risk mitigation in electro/mechanical/marine systems
Understand maintenance/inspection management systems requirements
Understand of reliability and risk mitigation processes.
Experienced in working with OEM
Strong commitment to HSSE, environmental events or harm to personnel
Previous responsibility in an assurance role for the startup of a new rig demonstrating integrity of plant and competence of people
Strong background in maintenance to minimize downtime

OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Supervisory experience of technical resource team
Good communication skills, (verbal, written and presentation)
Good project management skills
Supervision of technical team, both internal and external consultants/contractors
Knowledge of 5th generation rigs

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