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) Requirements 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) Benefits 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)