Pacific Drilling Job Vacancy for a 2nd Engineer
With our best-in-class drillships and highly experienced team, Pacific
Drilling is a fast-growing company committed to becoming the industry’s
preferred ultra-deepwater drilling contractor.
Job Title: 2nd Engineer
Job Description
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited
Position Summary:
The 2nd Engineer is in charge of executing preventative/corrective
maintenance tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment
pertaining to power plant, dynamic positioning systems and living
quarter’s equipment.
Position Scope:
The 2nd Engineer executes the preventative / corrective maintenance
tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs in his/her area of responsibility.
The 2nd Engineer liaises daily with the Chief Engineer/First Engineer
regarding the preventative maintenance to plan maintenance in an
efficient manner and with a proactive attitude to prevent non-productive
time. The 2nd Engineer performs watch standing duties as required and
is responsible for correct entries in the Oil Record Book and Engine
Room Logbook.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Five years of offshore / merchant navy experience, preferably on a
dynamically positioned drilling vessel with a minimum of two years’
experience in the position of 2nd Engineer (3rd Engineer Non-U.S.).
- Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council
(WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate
degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120
credits/units)
- Nigerian In Country – resident
- Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)
- An unlimited horsepower Second Engineer’s (Third-class motor
A-III/1) watch keeping license/certificate of competency, without
limitations of horsepower, issued by his/her National Maritime
Administration in compliance with the STCW Code.
- Medium voltage experience (1000V or higher).
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Act as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of
hazards and the implementation of controls to manage associated risks
with a special focus on Permit-to-Work and Isolation Procedures.
- Person in charge of an engine room watch.
- Ensure that all maintenance is planned, organized, supervised and
executed in accordance with Pacific Drilling Requirements, contractual
obligations and that it does not interfere with well programs.
- Inform Chief Engineer/First Engineer and other department heads of
any technical problems or limitations that may affect safe operation of
the vessel.
- Liaise with the Marine Department
- Ensure that the 3rd Engineer and Motor Operator have all necessary competencies and skills to perform.
- Leader in completing preventative and corrective maintenance,
repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components of Power Plant
and related Auxiliary Systems, Dynamic Positioning Equipment and
Auxiliary Systems, Medium Voltage systems, Ballast and Bilge Systems,
HVAC systems , Remote Operated Valve Systems, Boilers, Incinerator and
Auxiliary Equipment, Compressed Air Systems and equipment including both
Service and Starting Air, Emergency Shutdown Systems, Safety Systems
and Zero Discharge Equipment, Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Craft, Living
Quarters and related Support Systems
- Under all circumstances maintain a minimum amount of spares onboard
- Responsible for completing preventative maintenance and to document all maintenance completed accordingly in the CMMS.
Education
High School Diploma/GED
How to Apply
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