AGR is part of the Aqualis Group and committed to working with the wider group resourcing talent. This role will be part of the ABL segment.

ABL is looking for expression of interest from freelance Rig Mechanical and Surface WCE Inspection Engineers in Australia, Peru, Bolivia, India and Asia Pacific

This role is for candidates who are looking to work on an ad hoc freelance basis and would like to be added to our register of approved freelancers who can work in these areas of the world.

The Role

The Mechanical and Surface Well Control Equipment (WCE) Inspection Engineer will undertake rig, and Surface WCE assessments individually or as part of a multi-disciplined inspection team. The inspections may be conducted onshore, offshore and shipyard environment world-wide. The mechanical / Surface WCE engineer is to undertake rig inspection surveys of all mechanical and Surface WCE aspects of Land drilling rigs and Offshore Platform and Jack‑Up type drilling rig. The role will ideally suit a current or former Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor with an in-depth technical knowledge of Drilling and Surface WCE offshore systems. The candidate would possess a good attention to detail. The role will require knowledge of 3 main aspects rig inspections and Surface WCE, these being industry standard documentation, physical visual inspection of the equipment and witnessing of the function testing of the WCE systems and drilling systems.



A good overview of applicable offshore regulations such as API and industry standards and guidelines is required. Upon completion of the inspection, detailed condition survey reports will be required to be completed to the ABL‑Group standards.

Roles and responsibilities

The Mechanical and Surface Well Control Equipment (WCE) Inspection Engineer will work as part of the rig inspection team to complete project specific goals. Duties within these rig inspection projects will include:

- Assisting were required with project planning
- Conducting equipment assessments by both visual inspection and observing operability testing and identifying where any non-conformances occur
- Assist in conducting site team progress and project reports
- Working as part of an overall inspection team to meet project goals
- Support onsite clients and rig owner crews to complete rig inspection projects in an efficient manner
- Attending close out meetings with clients

At ABL we are committed to finding the best fit for our team, building a unique and exciting environment. Even if you don’t meet every requirement below but you feel you have something to bring to the table please still apply or get in touch with a member of our recruitment team.

Work Experience

- Planned Maintenance Systems Operation

Technical Skills

- Medical certificates for offshore working
- HND level mechanical engineering qualification or similar

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