Technical Superintendent

Provide direct supervision and technical expertise relating to mechanical maintenance work performed on rig mechanical equipment. Review the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) SAP for maintenance enhancements to ensure that the equipment functionality, reliability, availability and performance are maximized. Provide direction and oversight to rig personnel for troubleshooting of rig mechanical systems to minimize potential downtime. Provide company overview/expertise of repair standards for mechanical equipment. Review and update Master Data Change Request (MDCR) and alerts and bulletins. Provide regional review of Noble maintenance systems with a focus on maintaining rig and fleet equipment and ensure maintenance complies with local Legislation, Verification Bodies, HSE Cases, Clients and company standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or comparable experience.
• 5 or more years of experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); SAP preferred 
• 5 to 10 years progressive experience and responsibility in a maintenance or mechanical field directly related to the operation, repair, and maintenance of marine/offshore equipment.
• 5 or more years of experience in a supervisory position directing maintenance personnel and support organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other appropriate software.
• Must have an excellent understanding of offshore operations and requirements of a support organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Travel offshore and international is an essential part of the Job role with all offshore qualification to be in date.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide immediate trouble shooting assistance via phone, web or remote diagnostic support until the support team arrives on site or the issue is resolved.
• Provide technical assistance in the Maintenance and management of well control equipment.
• Liaise with Client, Vendor and in-house support services as necessary to resolve equipment breakdown issues and minimize re-occurrence.
• Local and International travel to provide direct supervision and/or technical, mechanical and drilling systems support.
• Communicate with Rig Maintenance Supervisors, Regional Maintenance Managers and offshore and shore based maintenance personnel regarding equipment failures, root causes and facilitating the repairs.
• Develop equipment repair and overhaul standards. Oversee repair and delivery of new equipment as required by QA and FAT of equipment.
• Assist with spare equipment oversight for the regions and drilling units as required. Build relationships with manufacturers and suppliers and participate in facility, workshop, and service quality audits.
• Confer with management personnel to establish maintenance and repair standards, obtain data regarding equipment, quality, specifications and repair standards of existing, and ordered equipment.
• Provide input to planning, budgeting and scheduling of modifications and programmed maintenance items.
• Keep abreast of equipment costs and obtain equipment quotes as required.
• Visit Noble rigs, audit quality and methods of maintenance being performed and provide formal reports to management.
• Provide assistance with rig shipyard/upgrade projects as required.
• Assist rig maintenance personnel with troubleshooting of Mechanical and hydraulic systems and associated equipment, providing direction and oversight to minimize potential down time
• Develop maintenance routines on new and existing equipment, establish maintenance priorities as required. Review and analyze down time events, failure analysis, root cause, maintenance and operational reports to provide guidance to Corporate, regional, and local Operations Bulletins (TAB), Maintenance Alerts (MA), operating or maintenance problems Reviews SAP equipment data and maintenance tasks.
• Develop and implement maintenance and repair methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve life cycle management.
• Revise maintenance and repair routines as a result of equipment failure or operating problem analyses.
• Consult with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to ensure proper operation.
• Review audits and inspection by Company, Client, Verification and Regulatory Bodies and respond appropriately to close out issues raised.
• Review SAP equipment data and maintenance tasks.
• Understand and comply with Noble health, safety, environmental, quality policies and standards.
• Interface with all departments in the performance of job functions and assist as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY

  Direct:              Rig Maintenance Personnel

  Indirect:            Vendors and Consultants