Maintenance Supervisor / Chief Mechanic (MS)

The programme equips mid-level offshore engineers to assume the senior mechanical role on non-propelled Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs). Through classroom study, simulator cases and workshop practice it builds the knowledge and leadership skills needed to:

• Plan and oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of diesel generators, drilling equipment and auxiliary systems.

• Detect malfunctions early, coordinate repairs, and restore critical machinery after failures.

• Manage fire-detection, safety and pollution-prevention equipment in line with flag-state and class requirements.

Successful candidates earn a Liberia (LISCR) Certificate of Proficiency recognised worldwide for life-of-rig service.

• Sea-service route – Four years on MOUs, with ≥ 1 year as mechanic, motorman, subsea engineer, electrician, toolpusher, unit superintendent, crane operator or similar supervisory position.

• Academic route – Bachelor of Science from a recognised technology school plus ≥ 1 year in any of the supervisory roles listed above.

• Power-plant Operations – Diesel/dual-fuel engines, load sharing, start/stop protocols.

• Auxiliary Machinery – Pumps, compressors, HVAC, hydraulic systems, water treatment.

• Fault Detection & Diagnostics – Vibration analysis, thermography, lube-oil testing, alarm management.

• Maintenance & Repair Strategy – Preventive, predictive and corrective techniques; spares management; documentation.

• Fire Detection & Control Systems – Sensors, fixed-foam, CO₂ and water-mist installations; testing and upkeep.

• Safe Working Practices – Lock-out/tag-out, hot-work permits, confined-space entry, PPE, toolbox talks.

• Survival Craft & Launch Appliances – Davits, winches, engine checks, SOLAS maintenance intervals.

• Pollution Prevention – MARPOL compliance, oily-water separators, spill-response equipment.

• Leadership & Reporting – Coordinating mixed-discipline teams, hand-over routines, flag-state inspection readiness.

5 Days