The passion for developing people and the need for organizations to identify these potentials by putting in place the right structures, processes and systems in ensuring individuals operate at optimum birthed HReade Limited. At HReade we focus on businesses and people. These two, we believe, must coexist for goals to be actualized. We begin with identifying what a company wants to achieve in the short, medium and long term and then identify the "right” people doing the "right” jobs with the "right” processes and systems. In today’s competitive business environment, it is not just about having the best technologies, ideas or business plan but most importantly, having the "right” people. HReade is a human resource consulting firm which adopts a collaborative approach in ensuring our Clients build competitive advantages through their people thereby increasing value for stakeholders and customers.
JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment on the company's land drilling rig. Ensures the availability and reliability of mechanical systems and drilling equipment required for safe and efficient rig operations. Responsible for implementing preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with the Company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), OEM recommendations, approved maintenance procedures, and applicable HSE requirements.
- Supervises Mechanics and Motormen, maintains appropriate spare parts and maintenance records, and works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Rig Manager, and other rig personnel to minimize equipment downtime and support continuous drilling
- operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Mechanical Operations and Maintenance
- Conducts routine inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment on the rig.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs power plant equipment and associated mechanical systems.
- Maintains and repairs mechanical components of drilling equipment, including the Driller's Console, Top Drive System, drawworks, mud pumps, drilling equipment auxiliaries, and related equipment.
Preventive Maintenance and CMMS
- Implements preventive maintenance activities in accordance with the Company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), approved maintenance schedules, and OEM recommendations.
- Ensures scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities are completed within required timelines.
- Maintains accurate and timely records of inspections, maintenance activities, equipment failures, repairs, and corrective actions.
Equipment Reliability and Troubleshooting
- Monitors the condition and performance of critical mechanical equipment to identify potential failures before they affect operations.
- Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults and determines appropriate corrective actions.
- Communicates significant equipment failures and breakdown information through the appropriate reporting line for onshore maintenance support.
- Supports planning and coordination of major operational activities, including rig moves and equipment mobilization.
Spare Parts and Inventory Management
- Monitors mechanical spare parts, consumables, tools, and critical equipment requirements necessary to support rig operations.
- Maintains adequate levels of critical mechanical spares and initiates requisitions in a timely manner.
- Ensures mechanical spare parts, tools, and materials are appropriately stored, preserved, and controlled.
HSE and Operational Compliance
- Ensures mechanical maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s HSE requirements, approved procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Complies with and enforces Permit to Work (PTW), isolation procedures, and other applicable safe systems of work.
- Participates actively in safety meetings, emergency drills, inspections, audits, and other HSE activities.
- Supports the implementation and close-out of recommendations arising from client inspections, regulatory inspections, internal audits, and rig management reviews.
- Demonstrates safety leadership and ensures assigned personnel comply with the Company’s HSE requirements.
Team Supervision and Development
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of Mechanics, Motormen, and other personnel assigned to mechanical maintenance activities.
- Allocates work and ensures assigned maintenance tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
- Ensures personnel under supervision possess the required competence, training, and certification for their assigned responsibilities.
- Coaches, mentors, and develops maintenance personnel through structured on-the job training and practical supervision.
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree, HND, or recognized technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant technical or vocational qualification may be considered where supported by substantial rig mechanical experience.
- Relevant mechanical trade or professional certification applicable to drilling operations is desirable.
- Valid medical fitness certification for rig deployment.
- Relevant HSE and safety certifications required for land rig operations.
- OEM or specialized technical training on drilling rig mechanical systems will be an advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in drilling and/or workover operations.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Chief Mechanic or equivalent senior mechanical position on a land drilling rig.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting drilling rig mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience working in safety-critical drilling environments.
- Previous supervisory experience managing Mechanics, Motormen, or maintenance personnel.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Land rig mechanical systems and equipment.
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Drilling equipment and associated mechanical systems. Preventive and corrective maintenance practices.
- CMMS and maintenance planning.
- PTW, equipment isolation, and HSE requirements.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintenance and repair of land rig mechanical systems and equipment.
- Mechanical troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and problem-solving.
- Engine, cooling, lubrication, and fuel system maintenance.
- Maintenance of Top Drive Systems, drawworks, mud pumps, and other drilling equipment.
- Interpretation of mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance using CMMS.
- Application of PTW, equipment isolation, and safe maintenance procedures.
- Proficiency in CMMS, digital maintenance reporting tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Analyzing
- Planning and Organizing
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Writing and Reporting
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
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Responsibilities:
Client, Stakeholder & Meeting Management:
- Serve as the primary day-to-day representative of the company on assigned projects.
- Engage clients to understand project objectives, priorities, budgets, and programme requirements.
- Advise clients on project strategy, procurement options, commercial implications and project risks.
- Manage client expectations and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate communication across project stakeholders and escalate critical issues requiring management intervention.
- Organise and chair project meetings involving clients, consultants, contractors and vendors
- Ensure key decisions, responsibilities and action items are properly documented, communicated and followed through to completio
Project Planning, Programme & Controls:
- Review project briefs and establish appropriate project execution strategies.
- Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, resource requirements and reporting structures.
- Develop and maintain project management plans, programmes, communication protocols and approval workflows.
- Coordinate project kick-off and mobilisation activities.
- Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, milestones and critical path activities
- Identify programme slippage, potential delays and constraints and recommend appropriate corrective or recovery measures.
- Coordinate design, procurement and construction activities against the overall project programme
Design & Construction Coordination:
- Coordinate design teams, specialist consultants and contractors throughout project delivery. • Review project and design information at a coordination level to identify gaps, inconsistencies, conflicts and outstanding actions.
- Coordinate drawing reviews, technical workshops, RFIs and consultant responses through to closure.
- Monitor contractor performance against agreed programmes, contractual obligations and project requirements.
- Track construction progress, milestones, quality requirements and areas of delay.
- Coordinate consultant inspections, site reviews and technical assessments.
- Coordinate and monitor contractor submissions.
- Support the resolution of design, construction and site coordination issues and ensure appropriate technical parties address outstanding matters.
Procurement, Commercial & Contract Management:
- Develop and coordinate procurement strategies and schedules in line with project requirements.
- Prepare and coordinate Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Tender and other bid documentation.
- Coordinate vendor and consultant prequalification, tender clarification and evaluation processes.
- Review and compare technical and commercial submissions and support the preparation of recommendation reports.
- Review contracts and advise clients on contractual obligations, commercial implications and project risks.
- Support contract negotiations and consultant or contractor appointments
Risk, Reporting & Project Documentation:
- Proactively identify project risks, constraints and potential delivery challenges.
- Assess the impact of identified risks on programme, cost, quality and project objectives and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures.
- Prepare weekly and monthly project reports, executive summaries, dashboards and presentations.
- Maintain accurate project records, trackers, logs, registers and decision records.
- Monitor project performance indicators and stakeholder deliverables.
Team Leadership & Company Support:
- Lead and coordinate internal project teams and resources.
- Contribute to business development, company process improvement, and strategic initiatives
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or another relevant discipline.
- Postgraduate qualification, further training or certification in Project Management is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant project management experience within architecture, construction, design consultancy, real estate development, or a related environment.
- Relevant professional membership or certification is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, and completion.
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JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for the overall management of rig operations, personnel, equipment, and resources to ensure the approved well program is executed safely, efficiently, and productively. Provides overall operational leadership on the rig, coordinating drilling, maintenance, materials, HSE, and other rig activities in collaboration with the Client representative, Rig Superintendent, department heads, and third-party service providers.
- Ensures that rig equipment and systems remain operational and properly maintained, regulatory and certification requirements are met, and Company policies, procedures, and HSE standards are consistently applied.
- Provides leadership to rig personnel, manages operational priorities and rig moves, oversees performance and competency development, and maintains effective communication between the rig, client, and onshore support teams.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Rig Operations and Wells Program Execution
- Manages the planning and efficient execution of the approved drilling and workover program in coordination with the Client Representative and rig department heads.
- Provides overall direction and supervision for drilling, maintenance, and associated rig operations.
- Conducts daily operations meetings with the Client Representative and relevant rig department heads.
- Ensures pre-job meetings are conducted for hazardous, critical, and non-routine operations.
- Monitors rig operations to ensure established operating parameters, procedures, and equipment limits are observed.
- Coordinates activities across rig departments to minimise operational downtime and ensure effective use of personnel and resources.
Equipment, Maintenance and Operational Readiness
- Monitors the condition, utilization, testing, inspection, and operational readiness of rig equipment and systems.
- Oversees implementation of the Company's Computerised Maintenance
- Management System (CMMS) across rig departments.
- Sets maintenance priorities to ensure critical equipment and systems remain available for operations.
- Ensures rig equipment and structures maintain valid inspections, certifications, and statutory documentation.
- Ensures third-party equipment and services used on the rig meet applicable company, client, certification, and operational requirements.
Rig Move and Critical Operations
- Develops rig move plans in coordination with the Rig Superintendent and appointed third-party rig movers.
- Leads and coordinates rig-down, transportation, rig-up, and associated rig move activities.
- Ensures personnel, equipment, materials, and third-party resources required for rig moves are appropriately planned and coordinated.
Client, Contractor and Regulatory Coordination
- Maintains effective working relationships with Client Representatives, rig department heads, third-party contractors, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensures third-party personnel comply with applicable Company and rig-specific procedures while on location.
- Ensures rig operations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, standards, contractual obligations, and Company procedures.
- Supports client, regulatory, and Company inspections and audits and ensures identified actions are appropriately addressed.
HSE and Operational Compliance
- Provides visible HSE leadership and ensures Company HSE policies, procedures, and programmes are communicated, understood, and applied by all rig personnel.
- Ensures emergency drills and exercises involving firefighting, lifesaving, well control, and other emergency equipment are conducted and recorded as required.
- Maintains high standards of hygiene and housekeeping across the rig and camp.
- Budget, Materials and Inventory Management
- Supports the development and submission of the rig's annual maintenance and operational budget.
- Monitors rig expenditure and resource utilization against approved requirements.
- Oversees inventory levels and ensures critical operational and maintenance requirements are adequately supported.
Rig Administration and Reporting
- Ensures required daily, periodic, and operational reports are prepared and submitted within established timelines.
- Provides the Rig Superintendent and relevant stakeholders with timely information on rig performance, operational challenges, equipment status, and personnel matters.
- Ensures equipment certification, inspection, maintenance, and operational records are properly maintained.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Provides overall leadership, direction, and coordination to rig-based personnel.
- Ensures personnel possess the required competence, certification, and training for their assigned responsibilities.
- Ensures employees receive periodic and annual performance appraisals and appropriate performance feedback.
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree, HND, or recognised technical qualification in Engineering, Drilling Operations, or a related discipline is desirable.
- Relevant technical or vocational qualification supported by extensive drilling and workover experience may be considered.
- Valid Well Control Certification appropriate to the position.
- Valid medical fitness certification for rig deployment.
- Relevant HSE and safety certifications required for land rig operations.
- Relevant drilling, rig management, well control, or operational leadership training will be an advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in drilling and/or workover operations.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Toolpusher, Rig
- Manager, or equivalent senior rig operations position on a land drilling rig.
- Extensive hands-on experience managing drilling operations, rig personnel, equipment, and operational resources.
- Demonstrated experience in well control and critical drilling operations.
- Experience planning and managing land rig moves, rig-up, and rig-down activities.
- Strong experience working with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary rig teams in safety-critical drilling environments.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Land rig drilling and workover operations.
- Well programmes and drilling procedures.
- Well control principles, procedures, and equipment.
- Drilling equipment and rig systems.
- CMMS and maintenance management.
- Rig move, rig-up, and rig-down operations.
- HSE, PTW, JSA, emergency response, and operational safety requirements.
- Regulatory and equipment certification requirements.
- Rig inventory, materials, and spare parts management.
- Operational budgeting and reporting.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Land rig drilling and workover operations
- Well program execution and operational coordination
- Well control principles and drilling practices
- Rig equipment and maintenance coordination
- Rig move, rig-up and rig-down coordination
- HSE procedures, PTW, JSA and emergency response
- Drilling reporting systems and operational documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of CMMS, Well View or similar drilling databases
- Working knowledge of SAP/ERP and digital reporting tools
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Leading and Supervising
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Planning and Organizing
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
- Working with People
- Writing and Reporting
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
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JOB SUMMARY
- Responsible for the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment on the company's land drilling rig. The role ensures the availability and reliability of electrical power generation and distribution systems, drilling equipment, control systems, and other electrical installations required for safe and efficient rig operations. Responsible for implementing preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with the Company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), OEM recommendations, approved maintenance procedures, and applicable HSE requirements.
- Supervises assigned electrical personnel, maintains appropriate electrical spareparts and maintenance records, and works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Rig Manager, and other rig personnel to minimize equipment downtime and support continuous drilling operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Electrical Operations & Maintenance
- Conducts routine inspections, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and systems on the rig.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs power generation and distribution equipment, including generators, engine controls, SCR systems, switchgear, transformers, motor control centres, and associated equipment.
- Maintains and repairs electrical components of drilling equipment, including the Driller's Console, drilling motors and auxiliaries, Top Drive System, drawworks, mud pumps, and related equipment.
- Reads and interprets electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, control logic
- diagrams, technical manuals, and OEM documentation.
Coordinates electrical maintenance and repair activities with the Maintenance Supervisor, Rig Manager, and other relevant rig personnel.
- Preventive Maintenance and CMMS
- Implements preventive maintenance activities in accordance with the Company's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), approved maintenance schedules, and OEM recommendations.
- Ensures scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance activities are completed within required timelines.
- Maintains accurate and timely records of inspections, maintenance activities, equipment failures, repairs, and corrective actions.
- Provides technical information required for the development and improvement of preventive maintenance routines.
- Tracks and supports the close-out of outstanding electrical maintenance actions and recommendations arising from inspections, audits, equipment failures, and technical reviews.
Electrical Reliability and Troubleshooting
- Monitors the condition and performance of critical electrical equipment to identify potential failures before they affect operations.
- Troubleshoots electrical and control system faults and determines appropriate corrective actions.
- Recommends improvements to electrical systems, maintenance practices, and equipment reliability where required.
- Communicates significant equipment failures and breakdown information through the appropriate reporting line for onshore technical support where required.
Spare Parts and Inventory Management
- Monitors electrical spare parts, consumables, tools, and critical equipment requirements necessary to support rig operations.
- Maintains adequate levels of critical electrical spares and initiates requisitions in a timely manner.
- Supports the identification and technical specification of replacement electrical components and equipment.
- Ensures electrical spare parts, tools, and materials are appropriately stored, preserved, and controlled.
HSE and Operational Compliance
- Ensures electrical activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s HSE requirements, approved procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Complies with and enforces the Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation, and other applicable safe systems of work.
- Reports incidents, unsafe conditions, potential hazards, equipment defects, and abnormal operating conditions through the appropriate reporting line.
- Participates actively in safety meetings, emergency drills, inspections, audits, and other HSE activities.
- Demonstrates safety leadership and ensures assigned personnel comply with the Company HSE requirements.
Team Supervision and Development
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of electricians and other personnel assigned to electrical maintenance activities.
- Allocates work and ensures assigned electrical tasks are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
- Ensures personnel under supervision possess the required competence, training, and certification for their assigned responsibilities.
- Coaches, mentors, and develops electrical personnel through structured on-the-job training and practical supervision.
- Supervises crew members participating in applicable On-the-Job Training (OJT) programmes.
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or recognised technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline from a reputable institution.
- Relevant technical or vocational qualification may be considered where supported by substantial rig electrical experience.
- Relevant electrical trade or professional certification applicable to drilling operations is desirable.
- Valid medical fitness certification for rig deployment.
- Relevant HSE and safety certifications required for land rig operations.
- OEM or specialised technical training relating to drilling rig electrical systems will be an advantage
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in drilling and/or workover operations.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Chief Electrician equivalent senior electrical position on a land drilling rig.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting drilling rig electrical systems and equipment.
- Experience working in high-pressure, safety-critical drilling environments.
- Previous supervisory experience managing Electricians or electrical maintenance personnel.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruits@hreade.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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