Transocean recruitment for a Third Engineer, December 2012

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Our Client Transocean is urgently looking for Drilling Engineers and Drilling Supervisors for contract roles in Nigeria.

Job Title: Third Engineer

Basic Function
Assist in maintaining and repairing mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment onboard the vessel

Duties and Responsibilities

1.) Operations/Maintenance

• Ensure conformance to Company policies, local and international regulations relating to the operation of the rig, and current pollution regulations
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Ensure compliance with the Rig Maintenance System (RMS) and ensure all records are maintained on a timely basis
• Apply the permit to work and isolation systems as required
• Assist in implementing outstanding recommendations from audits, as issued by Clients, Regulatory Authorities or rig management
• In conjunction with the Second Engineer, monitor and control the use and distribution of consumables/materials; generate requisitions as required
• Assist in ensuring that all third-party equipment is fit for purpose, certified, correctly installed, and maintained while on the rig
• Ensure that service, maintenance and other operational reports are accurate and complete
• Inform supervisor and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig
• Carry out periodic maintenance according to RMS guidelines and coordinate that maintenance with supervisors and other department heads
• Ensure that reports for repair and maintenance of equipment are accurate and complete
• Assist with maintenance and repair of power plants, cooling water system, lube oil system, and fuel system
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing faulty mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic drilling equipment and tools
• Assist in maintaining marine equipment, i.e. cranes, thrusters, ballast pumps and valves, auxiliary equipment, etc.
• Carry out classification society surveys as part of continuous survey of machinery

• Incorporate the THINK planning process into all tasks, whether working alone or as part of a team
• Participate in the START Process
• Ensure that subordinate personnel are properly trained in the START process
• Respond to emergency situations and environmental protection issues as per designation on station bill
• Report any incidents, potential hazards or abnormal situations to supervisor and other department heads
• Ensure that a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained onboard the rig
• Call a Time Out for Safety (TOFS) whenever an unplanned hazard or a change in the expected results is observed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for environmental protection
• Actively participate in weekly safety meetings and pre-job meetings as required

• Meet the training requirements according to the applicable training matrix
• Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal process
• Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure that they are competent to work at their next job level
• Supervise and guide the Motor Operator and Mechanic Trainee in their On-the-Job Training (OJT) program
• Maintain discipline onboard and ensure compliance with Company disciplinary procedures