Workshop and Maintenance Supervisor OSI

Job Description

The maintenance supervisor will work hand in hand with the workshop supervisor to ensure maximum efficiency. The responsibilities of both roles will be:

Key Responsibilities Maintenance Supervisor:

1. Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Plan schedule and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance for drill rigs and associated equipment (top drives mud pumps draw works engines hydraulics pneumatics).
• Ensure maintenance activities minimize rig downtime and support continuous drilling operations.
• Review maintenance histories and adjust schedules based on equipment performance and failure trends.

2. Supervision & Leadership

• Lead coach and supervise mechanics electricians and technicians assigned to the rigs.
• Assign daily work tasks and verify job completion quality.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to improve team technical competency.

3. Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose complex mechanical hydraulic and electrical faults on drilling equipment.
• Coordinate major repairs overhauls and component replacements.
• Liaise with OEMs and vendors for technical support upgrades and warranty issues.

4. Safety Health & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce compliance with HSE policies company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks job safety analyses (JSA) and risk assessments.
• Investigate equipment-related incidents and implement corrective actions.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance records inspection logs and spareparts usage.
• Prepare daily weekly and monthly maintenance reports for rig management.
• Support audits inspections and asset integrity reviews.

6. Spare Parts & Cost Control

• Manage spare parts inventory ensuring availability of critical components.
• Forecast maintenance budgets and control costs without compromising safety or reliability.
• Review and approve work orders and material requisitions.

7. Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with workshop supervisor drilling supervisors senior department members and HSE teams.
• Support rig moves commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Ensure maintenance work aligns with drilling plans and operational priorities.

Qualifications Required:

Education:

Diploma or Degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Heavy Equipment / Industrial Maintenance
• Technical or trade certification accepted with strong experience.

Experience:

• 812 years in drilling rig or heavy equipment maintenance.
• 35 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience with land rigs near shore rigs mining rigs. (depending on operation).

Technical Competencies:

• Diesel engines and power generation systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Electrical troubleshooting (AC/DC PLC basics preferred)
• API and OEM maintenance standards
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
• Safety & Compliance
• Strong understanding of:
  • Lockout / tagout (LOTO)
  • Permit to work systems
  • Hazard identification and risk management
• Leadership & Personal Skills
• Strong leadership and decision making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in remote and rotational environments.
• High level of accountability and safety awareness.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.