Senior Mechanic - Land Drilling Rig

About the role

An experienced Senior Mechanic is sought to lead mechanical maintenance on a land drilling rig, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency and safe maintenance practices. The contract is long-term, 24 months, on a 35 days on / 35 days off rotation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechanical inspection, troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of rig equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot diesel engines, generators, drawworks, mud pumps, compressors, hydraulic systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Identify root causes of recurring mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance complies with OEM recommendations and company safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories and spare parts inventories.
• Coordinate with the Rig Manager, Toolpusher, Electrician and drilling crew, and supervise and mentor the Assistant Mechanic.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Senior Mechanic in the drilling industry.
• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong hands-on experience with Caterpillar diesel engines, especially the CAT 3500 series, including drilling rig prime movers and generator packages.

Required skills

• Practical maintenance of Canrig TDS (Top Drive System), Canrig Power Catwalk, NOV ST-80 Iron Roughneck, Maritime Hydraulics Iron Roughneck, Cameron Type U BOP, CPC BOP closing unit and hydraulic control systems, pumps, accumulators and valves.
• Experience with Cummins, Detroit Diesel, MTU or Volvo Penta engines is an advantage.