Offshore chief mechanic qualifications

Offshore chief mechanic qualifications

In this post, you can re requirements needed for Offshore chief mechanic position. The standard job qualification includes: education/knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA model, core competency), experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

1.     Past experience and proficiency in applying lockout/tag-out procedures.

2.     Past experience and proficiency conducting Job Hazard Analysis and completing Permits to Work.

3.     Past experience working successfully in a work environment with formal safety policies and procedures.

4.     Willingness to support Shell Exploration and Production Company's drug-free work environment.

5.     Willingness to work offshore on an oil & gas production platform on the Gulf of Mexico.

6.     Willingness to work a 14 day on and 14 day off shift schedule. (This means that you will be required to be away from home for 14 days straight working in the Gulf of Mexico, and then you will have 14 days off).

7.     Willingness to work 12 hours a day while working offshore.

8.     Willingness to take and pass a basic swimming test.

9.     Willingness to work in small, confined places.

10.  Willingness to work on high platforms and to walk up and down steps.

11.  Willingness to walk on high elevation grating.

12.  Willingness to ride in a helicopter over Gulf of Mexico waters for extended periods.

13.  Willingness to ride in a boat in Gulf of Mexico waters for extended periods. 

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills