Valaris
Hydraulic Technician
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Job Description
Performs emergency duties as per Station Bill and Emergency Procedures.
Complies with and effectively contributes to the continuous improvement of VMS, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related policies and procedures, and relevant authority regulatory requirements.
Prepares and maintains an outstanding defect list for hydraulic equipment on board and tracks all defects utilizing maintenance system.
Maintains familiarity with hydraulic machinery and systems under control.
Monitors performance of hydraulic equipment in operation daily. Informs Chief Mechanic and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that might affect the operation of the rig or vessel.
Ensures maintenance is planned, organized, supervised, and executed in accordance with well programs, company requirements, and contractual obligations.
Plans and executes preventive maintenance with a minimum of six (6) weeks overview to cover current hitch and half of back-to-back hitch; maintains an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as all equipment certification documents.
Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned on safety and environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE’s) as defined in (Valaris Asset Management System) VAMS.
For rigs with Performance Standards:
- Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned with Assurance Activities required by Performance Standards.
- Maintains an understanding of the relationship between the rigs safety case, identified Major Accident Hazards, the bow tie assessment, Performance Standard (PS) documents, and PS Assurance Activity tasks in VAMS.
- Uses the VAMS system to identify equipment identified as Barriers.
Inspects, services, maintains, tests, and repairs well control equipment and all other hydraulic systems.
Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers and contributes actively to continual improvement activities.
Shows active participation in Hazard Management and Stop Work activities.
Effectively contributes to Management of Change and Non-Conformance Management through compliance with Change and Non-Conformance Procedures.
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Compiles reports on major equipment failure, equipment performance, and maintenance history.
Completes handover reports, logs, records, and notes according to approved procedures and instructions.
Assigns work to employees and ensures they are competent to fulfil their normal duties.
Creates work plans for crews and ensures parts, tools, equipment, and documentation are available for scheduled work.
Maintains computer-based maintenance management system.
Assists electrician and mechanic when required as part of the maintenance team.
Maintains parts inventory.
Actively participates in pre-tour, Job Risk Assessment (JRA), pre-job meetings, and weekly safety meetings.
Controls inventory and budget.
Assists in the mentoring process in accordance with the Mentoring Program, as required.
Maintains contact with regulatory agencies as required.
Implements frontline discipline in consultation with next level supervisor.
Participates in a leading role in relevant incident investigations.
Ensures direct reports’ roles and responsibilities are clearly discussed, as applicable.
Qualifications / Experience
- Minimum five (5) years offshore experience with increasing supervisory responsibility.
- Fluent English communication skills (both written and oral).
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Behaviors
As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Our five behaviors that define our culture are:
Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.
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Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.
Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job-related factors.
At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.
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