Job Title: Engine Room Assistant – Offshore Jackup Rig
Location: Offshore Qatar (North Field, Halul Island, or Contracted Rigs) Employment Type: Rotational (e.g., 42 days on/21 days off) Reporting To: Chief Engineer / Engine Room Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
1. Engine Room Operations Support
· Assist in monitoring and maintaining all engine room equipment:
o Main engines (CAT, Wartsila, or MaK diesels)
o Generators & switchgear (power distribution)
o Pumps & compressors (cooling, fuel, bilge, air systems)
o Purifiers & separators (fuel and lube oil treatment)
2. Routine Maintenance & Inspections
· Perform daily checks (oil levels, temperatures, pressures)
· Assist in preventive maintenance (filter changes, greasing, minor repairs)
· Maintain engine room logbooks and report abnormalities
3. Safety & Compliance
· Follow Qatar Energy (QP) safety procedures and Permit-to-Work (PTW) system
· Participate in emergency drills (engine room fires, blackout scenarios)
· Ensure cleanliness to prevent oil spills/slip hazards
4. Stores & Inventory
· Assist in spare parts management and tool inventory
· Support bunkering operations (fuel/lube oil transfer)
Requirements
Qualifications & Certifications
Mandatory:
· 2+ years experience in engine room operations (marine/offshore preferred)
· BOSIET/FOET with HUET (Offshore Survival & Helicopter Escape)
· Qatar Ministry of Public Health Medical Certificate
Preferred:
· STCW certification (Marine Engine Room Rating)
· HVAC/R experience (for auxiliary systems)
· Basic electrical knowledge (advantage for monitoring systems)
Benefits
Additional Benefits (Qatar-Specific)
· Overtime pay (No over time strictly 12 hour shift)
· Free accommodation & meals onboard
· flight ticket (After every crew change as per routine, home country to Doha and back)