Mechanical Support Engineer
Core
Provide technical support to offshore drilling units to ensure the reliability, integrity, and regulatory compliance of mechanical systems and structural assets.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical support engineer (offshore drilling)
Builds
Offshore drilling units (drillships, semi-submersibles, jack-ups)
Domain
Oil & Gas / Offshore Drilling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), root cause analysis (RCA), asset integrity engineering, corrosion mechanisms, API/ASME/ISO/NR-13 standards, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), QA/QC of inspection reports
Preferred skills
Experience with drillships, semi-submersibles, or jack-ups; familiarity with Brazilian regulatory framework (ANP, NR standards)
Responsibilities
Ensure drilling unit assets operate within design limits; support RBI programs and third-party NDT campaigns; monitor pipe inspection; troubleshoot critical equipment failures; witness FATs of repaired/new equipment; perform QA/QC of inspection reports; participate in risk assessments and incident investigations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC