Job title: Senior Mechanic - Reactivation
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Oil and Gas
Sub-Industry: Drilling - Offshore
Pay interval: Daily
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Middle East
Job ID: 50166

Job Description

Rig Reactivation Project – Middle East
Start Date: May
Contract Type: Day Rate

Position - Senior Mechanical (Reactivation)

MAC Recruit Group has been engaged to support a rig reactivation project in the Middle East.

We are seeking experienced offshore drilling personnel with a strong shipyard background, who can mobilise quickly for an upcoming project.

Senior Mechanical Technician (Reactivation)

Primary Role Focus

Support development of mechanical commissioning and reactivation packages for drilling and auxiliary systems.

Key Requirements

  • Strong offshore mechanical background on jack-up drilling rigs or offshore drilling assets. 
  • Previous experience supporting commissioning, reactivation, startup, or major refurbishment projects. 
  • Experience developing or reviewing: 
    • commissioning procedures 
    • method statements 
    • mechanical test packs 
    • startup check sheets 
    • operational verification procedures 
  • Strong technical understanding of: 
    • mud pumps 
    • drawworks 
    • rotating equipment 
    • hydraulic systems 
    • compressors 
    • pipe handling systems 
    • utility systems 
  • Ability to define: 
    • commissioning sequences 
    • mechanical completion requirements 
    • test boundaries 
    • reinstatement requirements 
    • operational acceptance criteria 
  • Experience interfacing with OEMs and reviewing vendor documentation preferred.