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    NE Drilling Servicos Do Brasil Ltda

    Oil & Gas Drilling

    Maintenance Planner & Repair Engineer

    Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    The Maintenance Planner & Repair Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the exe-cution of maintenance and repair activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of offshore as-sets and equipment.
    This role combines maintenance planning with technical engineering support, including preparation of mainte-nance schedules, repair work scopes, troubleshooting equipment issues, managing re-pair campaigns, and sup-porting rig projects and shipyard activities. The position works closely with Operations, Engineering, Vendors, OEMs, and Maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

    RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

    Maintenance Planning

    • Plan and schedule preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities.
    • Develop detailed maintenance work packages, including labor, materials, procedures, and resource requirements.
    • Manage maintenance backlogs and ensure work is prioritized based on operational and safety requirements.
    • Coordinate maintenance schedules with Operations and maintenance teams.
    • Monitor maintenance KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Repair Engineering
    • Provide technical support for troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and subsea equipment.
    • Develop repair scopes of work and support the execution of repair activities.
    • Evaluate equipment failures and recommend repair or replacement solutions.
    • Participate in root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions.
    • Support equipment reliability and asset integrity programs.

    Projects & Shipyard Support

    • Assist with planning and execution of rig upgrades, major repairs, shipyard projects, and equipment overhauls.
    • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and OEMs to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
    • Support inspection, testing, commissioning, and close-out activities.

    Materials & Vendor Management

    • Coordinate procurement of spare parts and repair materials.
    • Monitor inventory levels for critical equipment components.
    • Liaise with OEMs and service providers regarding repairs, technical support, and equipment upgrades.

    Compliance, Safety & Reporting

    • Ensure maintenance and repair activities comply with company standards, regulatory requirements, and OEM recommendations.
    • Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records within the CMMS system.
    • Promote a strong safety culture and participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.
    • Prepare maintenance and repair reports, performance metrics, and technical documentation.

    REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related technical discipline.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance planning, maintenance engineering, or equipment repair within offshore drilling, marine, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environments.
    • Experience with maintenance management systems (SAP, Maximo, AMOS, or similar).

    Preferred

    • Experience supporting major maintenance campaigns, shipyard projects, or equipment overhauls.

    Working Conditions

    • [Include any requirements or exposures in the work environment. (Ex: Work is performed in an office environment.]
    • [Include any associated travel to other offices and rigs]

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    NE Drilling Servicos Do Brasil Ltda

    NE Drilling Servicos Do Brasil Ltda is a Brazilian subsidiary of Noble Corporation, providing offshore drilling services.

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