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Rig Mechanic - Deep Drilling
Job description
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.


