Room Assistant – Offshore Jackup Rig

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)

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)

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)