Senior Technician, Mechanical (Drill Bits)

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for inspection, maintenance, and preparation of drill bits to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

 Inspection & Maintenance:

• Conduct detailed inspection of drill bits upon receipt and after use.
• Clean, repair, and maintain drill bits according to manufacturer specifications and company standards.

 Preparation & Assembly:

• Prepare drill bits for upcoming jobs, ensuring correct configuration and readiness.
• Assist in assembling bit components and applying protective coatings as required.

 Quality Control:

• Record inspection results and maintenance activities.
• Document inspection results and maintenance activities in the tracking system.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Drilling quality assurance procedures.

 Inventory & Tracking:

• Maintain accurate records of drill bit inventory, usage, and condition.
• Utilize SAP for issuing and goods receipt (GR) of drill bits.

• Support logistics for timely delivery and return of drill bits.

 Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all HSE guidelines during handling, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Report any non-conformance or damage immediately.

Generic Accountabilities

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement and comply with all relevant functional policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, to accomplish operational objectives.

Training

• Provide on-the-job Training to meet Competency Based Training programs for UAE Nationalization.

Tool Box

• Maintain all tools, safety gear and equipment provided by company safely and in working condition.
• Arrange for repair or replacement of any tools and safety gear that may not be in good working condition.

Time Management

• Carry out all maintenance jobs in line with assigned time standards.
• Inform the Maintenance Supervisor in case additional resources are required to carry out the job within the assigned time frame.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the identification of areas and opportunities for continuous improvement in the operating procedures, modification of functional processes, machinery or equipment.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Participate in Emergency Response duties as a team member.

Housekeeping

• Maintain the work environment clean and tidy before, during and after executing the job, in line with established standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping.

Reports

• Collect technical data from the field as required and provide inputs to prepare Section progress reports for Company Management.
• Provide input for the preparation of Method statements and initiate Near Miss reports.

Education:

• Diploma or Technical Certification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 4–5 years in oilfield services or drilling equipment maintenance.
• Experience drill bit types (PDC, roller cone, hybrid) and their applications.
• Experience in drill bits repair facility.