Senior Chief Mechanic

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.

The Senior Mechanic preforms all tasks and duties of a mechanical discipline including but not limited to, installing and maintaining engines, hydraulic motors, pumps, compressors, and miscellaneous mechanical devices. The position is responsible for all mechanical drilling equipment pertaining to the drilling of the well, including circulating, rotating, hoisting or well control systems.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure efficient and continual functioning of all mechanical, centrifugal, auxiliary and diesel machinery and equipment.
• Accurately maintain a log of all work performed. o Monitor diesel motors and SCR system.
• Maintain the motor room and assure it is neatly organized and that proper levels of supplies are readily available.
• Repair and maintain centrifugal pumps and cranes.
• Repair and maintain variable load, swap an engine, monitor bilges, voids and red fox unit.
• Performs all work safely and in compliance with federal guidelines and the Company’s HSE policies and respond to emergency situations including, but not limited to, wellbore influxes, hydrogen sulfide detection and major mechanical or structure failure.
• Rig-up/rig-down all mechanical aspects of the drilling rig and maintain/repair all mechanical equipment. o Abide by Company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities:

• Able to identify and understand functionality of various 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 systems and be skilled at working with hand and power tools.
• Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as a mechanic.
• 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.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and fundamentals of the following equipment: o Hoisting equipment o Pipe handling equipment o Rotating equipment o Circulating equipment o Hydraulic equipment o Diesel engine/air compressors
• 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.
• Should have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate in with staff, management, customers and vendors.
• Education, experience, and certifications: o High School diploma is required. o Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore or, onshore certifications o Should have at least 5 years of work experience as a mechanic, oil and gas industry preferred

Additional qualifications, skills and abilities

Must have good verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with staff, management, customers and vendors.

Must possess sound reasoning skills and have the ability to follow directions.

Position Competencies:

• Initiating & Driving Change
• Result Focused
• Team Work
• Customer Focus

Physical demands and work environment:

• Ability to work around moving machinery
• 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
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.