2 TC CE for Stena Drill rig in NS waters

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Chief Engineer’s
Posted May 29, 2015

Chief Engineer’s

Stena Drilling are due to commence drilling operations offshore Nova Scotia with the Stena IceMAX, one of the worlds first dynamically positioned, dual mast Ice-class drillships. The drilling campaign which commences in 2015, is expected to last for approximately 12 months.

Opportunities exsist for 2 temporary Chief Engineer’s, working 28 days on/28 days off rotation, 12 hours per day. Some of the main duties and responsibilities will include –

Overall responsibility for the maintenance system on the rig
Must be fully committed to working safely and be responsible for the safe working practices of the crew.
Participate with technical crew in Risk Assessments.
Assist the Master/OIM in identifying jobs which may require a risk assessment.
Ensure the safe and cost effective operation of mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with statutory regulations and the company’s procedures.
Ensure the general safety training of personnel within their area of work is carried out.
Supervise repairs, inspections, maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Monitor continuous machinery surveys according to Classification Societies.
Ensure watch keeping duties are carried out in a competent manner.
Follow-up requirements from Classification Society or Certifying Authority where applicable and on certain occasions from flag state inspection and third party audits.
Ensure that all machinery temporarily installed on the rig for use by contractors is acceptable, correctly certified where necessary and installed in a manner to satisfy the Company and the Classification / Certifying authorities.
Responsible for inspections and witnessing and signing off all tests on third party equipment. The responsibility for inspection may be delegated to another Competent Person.
Plan, service and maintain equipment and in-service inspections according to planned maintenance system, and Classification Society.
Co-ordinate activities with the Master/OIM and communicate information relating to operational or maintenance problems involving other departments.
Communicate with the Engineering Manager and Superintendents in the shore base.
Assist in the planning of refits, major repairs, modifications and surveys.
Ensure rigorous compliance with OFFSHORE Personnel Appraisal Procedure.
Ensuring that all modifications are approved according to the appropriate level of authorisation.
Ensuring that all modification, breakdown and unscheduled maintenance observed by the maintenance personnel have been entered into the TAG Maintenance System.
Responsible for ensuring that all hoses are identified, installed, inspected and maintained as per manufactures’ recommendations. Also responsible for ensuring all personnel concerned with the manufacture, fitting and maintenance of hoses are competent.
Corresponding with the Maintenance Superintendent in the Aberdeen office in all aspects of the PM system.
Perform the duties of “Issuing Authority” for all operations in the Mechanical Department requiring Permit to Work.
Issue and distribution of Work Orders on a weekly or monthly basis, or delegate this responsibility to the various Department Heads.
Ensuring that all maintenance work carried out by the Mechanical Department has been entered in by the person carrying out the maintenance work.
Maintaining an adequate stock of spare parts.
Budgetary control within their area of responsibility.
To participate in the Stena Drilling Competence Assurance Scheme.
Ensure Marine Engineering Qualification kept valid and licence held for the flag of the vessel being worked on. Additionally, it is to be ensured that other members of the Engineering team comply with this as relevant.

Health, Safety & Environment

Work according to and promote Stena Drilling’s HS&E Policies and Procedures as well as fully commit to preventing any damage to the environment.
Responsible and accountable to conduct their tasks in full compliance with Stena Drilling Limited procedures.
Comply with Stena Drilling procedures for management of risk and Safe Behaviour Programme; ensuring that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is carried out for all work activities.
Participate in the STOP system, complete and submit cards after discussions. Monitor and coach crew members to participate in STOP and carry out STOP audits.
Promote Stena Drilling’s “Golden Rules” and the rig’s “House Rules” during team discussions.
Attend and participate in Tool Box Talks.
Ensure work site is safe and that all tools used are in a satisfactory condition.
Ensure that storage, handling and use of chemicals are done in accordance with procedures.
Ensure equipment is secured to prevent movement due to wind or rig motion.
Ensure familiar with correct use, type and location of all Oil Spill Equipment.
Comply with Stena Drilling’s waste segregation policy.

Communication
Will report findings of audits, inspections and meetings to management.
Training

Undertake training onshore and offshore to comply with the Training Matrix for Chief Engineer.
Complete Stena Drilling’s Competence Assurance Scheme within 12 months of being assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Current 1st Class Motor Certificate of Competence
20 years’ relivant experaince
STCW
Previous experience as Senior Rig Mechanic / Chief Engineer on semi-submersible units/drillship
Good communication skills
Chief Engineer CoC/CeC
Seafarers Medical
Seafarers Book
HV Faraday MAR 4 for CoC
BSTR inc HUEBA Pre reqs FOET no older than 3 years and medical
Regulatory Awareness
H2S
WHMIS
Face Fit Testing (Qualitative and Quantitative)
OPITO BOSIET/FOET
Management of Major Emergencies
High Pressure Testing
Hose Termination/Assembly
Air Conditioning /Refrigeration
Proficiency in Security Awareness
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
Rigging & Lifting
LOLER (Supervisors)
Hazardous Areas CompEx Competence Assessment (Canadian Hazardous Equipment)
Explosion Protected Motors - Inspection & Maintenance
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
TAG
Accident Investigation (Canadian Incident Investigation)
Gas Tester/Confined Space Entry Canadian Atmospheric Gas Tester & Confined Space Entry
Abrasive Wheels
Wartsila Advanced W32 Diesel Engine
Rolls Royce - Thruster Control Systems (Rolls Royce Azimuth Aquamaster UUC505)

As well as an excellent working environment on a 6th generation drillship, successful applicants will be offered the following benefits –

CAD 97.39 – 102.26 per hour, Health Care, Dental Care, Employee Assistance Programme, Long & Short Term Disability, Pension, Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Vacation Pay.

To apply for this vacancy, please contact [email protected], attaching your most up to date CV.

Stena Drilling (Canada) Corp | PO Box 2468 Central | Halifax | Nova Scotia| B3J 2E4

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