Seadrill
Seadrill is a deepwater drilling contractor that provides offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry.
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Sep 20, 2026
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Mechanical Supervisor (AUR) || Rio de Janeiro (Brasil)
at Seadrill
SAFETY AT SEADRILL
Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job.
Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.
Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations.
Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment.
We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.
Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes:
- Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
- Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
- Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
- The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
- Good and clear communications with all involved parties.
SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK
In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how
we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees,
where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us
to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support
and guide us day to day:
- Drive & Ownership
- Change & Forward Thinking
- Communication & Collaboration
- Service Delivery
**DIVERSITY **
This position is also for people with disabilities.
We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.
JOIN SEADRILL
We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive
package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits
tailored to your location.
Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.
Act as a Deputy of the Technical Section Leader and assist him/her with the management of the technical department as well as execution of maintenance and repairs of all machinery and equipment onboard.
Responsible for/ensure:
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All relevant governing documents are adhered to by direct reports.
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All relevant governing documents are revised as and when required.
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Clear daily guidelines are provided to all direct reports.
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Visible leadership is demonstrated by spending time in the field and monitoring daily operations.
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Required logbooks are maintained and updated as per requirements.
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Thorough handovers are provided at each daily change of shift.
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Support the development of offshore employees’ performance and competence to ensure the Rig/Operating Area has the right skills, knowledge, and capabilities to operate under Seadrill standards and meet objectives.
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Other duties are performed as required and/or directed by the direct supervisor.
Assist with:
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Managing the overall condition and maintenance of all equipment onboard.
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Managing the technical department.
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Budgetary control of the department.
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Keeping the filing system onboard the unit up to date.
Equipment & Systems
Responsible for/ensure:
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Operational preparedness of all safety and emergency equipment.
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All relevant equipment is maintained and maintenance is recorded.
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Sufficient stock of spare parts and materials required is maintained.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure effective use of the Company’s Maintenance Management System.
• Ensure that personnel complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner and
comply with all Company
policies and regulatory laws and regulations.
• Assist in planning and coordinating all preventative and corrective
maintenance activities in conjunction with other department heads.
• Assists the Technical Section Leader with all certificates for Class,
Flag State and regulatory body
requirements.
• Work with Technical Section Leader and other supervisors to coordinate
daily work activities accordingly.
• Assist the Technical Section Leader to ensure that all Third Party
equipment is fit for purpose, certified,
• correctly installed and maintained while on the rig.
• Ensure that reports for repair and maintenance of equipment are accurate
and complete.
• Ensure that the permit to work and isolation systems are strictly adhered
to by the maintenance department.
• Assist the drilling department with repair and maintenance of drilling
equipment as required.
• Perform maintenance of all the unit’s systems including the piping system
according to the
maintenance program.
• Assist the electrical department with repair and maintenance of
electrical equipment as required.
• Ensure technical inventory is maintained within budget and at operating
levels.
• Ensure equipment is maintained as per Seadrill and manufacturer’s
specifications.
• Assist other departments to ensure first line maintenance is performed
effectively.
• Develop and promote effective troubleshooting condition evaluation and
root cause failure analysis programs for all technical equipment.
• Promote and develop maintenance task optimization and provide feedback to
technical team. Follow up and implement approved changed to SAMS.
• Maintain a working relationship with the Client representatives.
• Perform or lead incident investigation as required.
• Ensure technical inventory is maintained within budget and at operating
levels
• Assist with coordinating management of change for design modification of
equipment and within
technical area;
• Liaise with shore based technical staff to ensure a timely transfer of
knowledge within the fleet.
• Liaise with the marine department regarding the loading, ordering and use
of fuel, lubes, potable water
and drill water.
• Assist with classification surveys as part of continuous machinery survey
and any other applicable requirements.
• Assist Technical Section Leader with budget preparation.
• Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to
work in their current job
positions and where appropriate coached and prepared for the next position.
• Ensure that approved rig operating procedures are adhered to at all
times. Report all unsafe activities,
situations, and potential hazards to supervisor.
• Actively participate in safety, departmental, pre-tour, client meetings,
etc.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained in assigned areas.
• Effectively use all safety and environmental tools employed by Seadrill
(5-point check, STAR cards,
PTW etc.).
• Perform all emergency duties as per designation on the station bill and
emergency response plans.
• Comply with the training matrix for the position.
• Comply with the Competence Assurance Program in a timely manner as per
Seadrill requirement.
• Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates. Recommend promotion,
development or disciplinary action.
• Follow maintenance policy as specified by the Company at all times.
• Review and, as required, perform all safety control duties as per rig´s
specific HSE Case, Safety Case, HAZOP and TBRA´s.
• Review and, as required, perform all duties related to safety controls
among all tasks performed by himself and or working group.
• Perform, respecting any applicable license limitation and under
supervision, similar responsibilities as the Technical Leader, Engine Room
Operator or Assistant Technical Section Leader for training, qualification and
temporary coverage purposes.
• Perform, if required, the same duties as senior mechanic.
As per Seadrill training and competence directives.
- Be able to communicate in English (and Portuguese is a nice to have)
- Technical School Diploma in Mechanic
- Active professional register in CREA / CFT
- Previous experience in the function