Assistant Technical Section Leader

**1.0**VACANCY REQUIREMENTS**

**REPORTING TO**: Technical Section Leader

**LOCATION**: Offshore

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- **OGUK or STCW compliant Health Certificate.**
- **Basic Safety Training (OPITO approved BOSIET, STCW Basic Training w/HUET, or CBSP w/HUET is the minimum requirement)**
- **STCW A-III/2 Equivalent (Asst. Tech. Leader) 1st asst.**
- Additional Requirements: to be confirmed by Seadrill at time of posting. If blank, standard industry experience and training is required for rig type.
- Nationality restrictions due to rig location: To be confirmed by Seadrill at time of posting. If blank, assume no restrictions on nationality due to rig location.
- A strong leadership and communication ability
- A good ability to speak, read and write English
- A strong sense of accountability and ownership for performance and safety of crew and rig
- Assessments must be completed prior to any further screening or interviews.

**1.1**ROLE SUMMARY**

Act as a Deputy of the Technical Section Leader and assist him/her with the management of the technical department as well as execution of maintenance and repairs of all machinery and equipment onboard.

**1.2**QHSE**

Responsible for/ensure:

- Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct.
- Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
- That any operations do not exceed the limitations of the unit or its equipment.
- Daily detailed planning is conducted for all upcoming operations.
- Good and clear communications with all involved parties
- Ensure that technical related certification at all times is valid and available onboard
- Compliance with Seadrill training, certification and competence requirements.
- That all relevant personnel are adequately trained in handling emergencies.
- That all emergency equipment is in good condition and configured as required.
- Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
- Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required are performed.
- Compliance with the standard for tidiness and cleanness.
- Assume the safety role as per station bill and emergency preparedness plan.

**1.3**JOB SPECIFIC**

Responsible for/ensure:

- All relevant governing documents are adhered to by direct reports.
- All relevant governing documents are revised as and when required.
- That clear daily guidelines are provided to all direct reports.
- Visible leadership by spending time in the field and monitoring daily operations.
- Operational progress is reported to the Rig Manager and OIM as required.
- Required logbooks are maintained and updated as per requirements.
- Active participation in meeting activities.
- Subordinates are trained to fill higher positions.
- Other duties are performed as required and/or directed by his/her direct supervisor.

Assist with:

- Managing the overall condition and maintenance of all equipment onboard.
- Managing the technical department.
- Budgetary control of the department.
- Keeping the filing system onboard the unit up to date.

**1.4**EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS**

Responsible for/ensure:

- Machinery and equipment is operated in accordance to OEM guidelines.
- That the all equipment is maintained as required and maintenance is recorded.
- Sufficient stock of equipment spare parts and materials is maintained.

**1.5**AUTHORITY**
- As per Corporate and Regional specific Delegation of Authority matrices.

**1.6**QUALIFICATIONS**
- As per Seadrill training and competence directives.

**2.0**REGIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

This section describes requirements deemed necessary for this position in the respective region and are considered as additions to the requirements outlined in Section 1.

The requirements in Section 1 are to be considered minimum corporate requirements and deviations from same are to be handled in accordance to the Directive for Handling of non-conformities.