Job Description
The maintenance supervisor will work hand in hand with the workshop supervisor to ensure maximum efficiency. The responsibilities of both roles will be:
Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Supervisor:
1. Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Plan, schedule, and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance for drill rigs and associated equipment (top drives, mud pumps, draw works, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics).
- Ensure maintenance activities minimize rig downtime and support continuous drilling operations.
- Review maintenance histories and adjust schedules based on equipment performance and failure trends.
2. Supervision & Leadership
- Lead, coach, and supervise mechanics, electricians, and technicians assigned to the rigs.
- Assign daily work tasks and verify job completion quality.
- Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to improve team technical competency.
3. Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting
- Diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on drilling equipment.
- Coordinate major repairs, overhauls, and component replacements.
- Liaise with OEMs and vendors for technical support, upgrades, and warranty issues.
4. Safety, Health & Environment (HSE)
- Enforce compliance with HSE policies, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct toolbox talks, job safety analyses (JSA), and risk assessments.
- Investigate equipment-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and spare‑parts usage.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports for rig management.
- Support audits, inspections, and asset integrity reviews.
6. Spare Parts & Cost Control
- Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring availability of critical components.
- Forecast maintenance budgets and control costs without compromising safety or reliability.
- Review and approve work orders and material requisitions.
7. Coordination & Communication
- Work closely with workshop supervisor, drilling supervisors, senior department members, and HSE teams.
- Support rig moves, commissioning, and de‑commissioning activities.
- Ensure maintenance work aligns with drilling plans and operational priorities.
Qualifications Required:
Education:
Diploma or Degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Heavy Equipment / Industrial Maintenance
- Technical or trade certification accepted with strong experience.
Experience:
- 8–12+ years in drilling rig or heavy equipment maintenance.
- 3–5 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Experience with land rigs, near shore rigs, mining rigs. (depending on operation).
Technical Competencies:
- Diesel engines and power generation systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Electrical troubleshooting (AC/DC, PLC basics preferred)
- API and OEM maintenance standards
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
- Safety & Compliance
- Strong understanding of:
- Lock‑out / tag‑out (LOTO)
- Permit to work systems
- Hazard identification and risk management
- Leadership & Personal Skills
- Strong leadership and decision making abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in remote and rotational environments.
- High level of accountability and safety awareness.
Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.