Now Hiring!! Mechanic (Ad hoc) in St. John's ($36.20 per hour + Premiums DoE)

Essential functions

• Provide visible leadership with a Total Ownership attitude. Owns safety standards.
• Enforce, clarify, and follow Company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support the HSE objective of no injuries, accidents or harm to the environment as it relates to all mechanical processes, procedures, and policies.
• Promote operational excellence through procedural discipline.
• Delegate work effectively with a clear definition of requirements and expectations.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of those working under direct supervision.
• Comply with platform emergency response plan or station bills during emergencies and/ or drills.
• The Mechanic will also support the timely execution of Parkers Operations Readiness and Assurance activities during the Pre-operations phase in the shipyard.
• Responsible for morale and order within crew.
• Ensure Parker Drilling’s Competency program – Authorized to Operate (ATO) and Approved Competent Operator (ACO) are applied and followed.
• Ensure Client competency compliance is applied and followed.
• Understand LO/TO and Permit to Work procedures.
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment and devices.
• Repair or replace defective or worn parts.

Necessary qualifications, skills and abilities

• Proficient in the functionality of rig equipment.
• Must possess and maintain certifications and licenses as required by the appropriate regulatory authorities.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in basic rigger’s role to ensure safe lifting operations are performed.
• Knowledgeable of mechanical systems and skilled at working with hand and power tools.
• Must possess mathematical skills required for certification as a mechanic.
• Must have proficient knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• Must be a self-motivator and work without close supervision.
• Must be able to prioritize jobs and work under tight time constraints.
• Must have good PC skills including MS Office products.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and fundamentals of the following equipment:
• Must possess sound reasoning skills, good common sense and have the ability to follow directions
• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of him/her or others

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Successful completion of a course in practical skills for marine engineers or in diesel mechanics at a recognized training institution.
• Must be able to obtain appropriate offshore certifications
• Should have at least 5 years of work experience as a mechanic, oil and gas industry preferred.

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to work around moving machinery
• Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
• Lift, carry, and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Operate machinery and/or power tools.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, ice)
• Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, carry, push/pull, reach, and use repetitive wrist and hand movements.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and/or ramps while carrying tools requiring a reasonable degree of physical stamina and agility and involving moderate to severe physical exertion
• Operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat)
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standard.
• Ability to work in hazardous conditions (dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals)
• Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders)
• Exposure to vibration (oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
• Ability to work in noisy environments
• Ability to work in small and/or enclosed spaces
• Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.