Rig Mechanic - Deep Drilling

We are seeking a Rig Mechanic – Deep Drilling with extensive land rig maintenance experience for our client in Kuwait.

Position Overview: The Rig Mechanic – Deep Drilling will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment on deep drilling land rigs to ensure maximum operational reliability and uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on drilling rig mechanical equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mud pumps, drawworks, top drives, rotary systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment operates in accordance with OEM recommendations.

Equipment Reliability

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Participate in root cause failure analysis activities.
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and reporting.
• Assist in minimizing equipment downtime and improving reliability.

Compliance & Safety

• Comply with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and emergency drills.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed during maintenance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience on drilling rigs.
• Extensive experience supporting deep drilling land rigs.
• Strong knowledge of drilling rig mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical equipment.
• Good communication skills in English.