Maintenance Responsibilities of a Well Site Supervisor

🔧 1. Equipment Inspection & Preventive Maintenance Oversight

  • Ensure regular inspection of rig equipment, including:
    • Top drive, mud pumps, rotary table, BOPs
    • Generators, compressors, and choke manifolds
  • Confirm all scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) is completed per OEM and company standards.
  • Maintain logs of inspections, service intervals, and repair work.
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🧯 2. Pressure Control Equipment Maintenance

  • Oversee routine inspection, pressure testing, and certification of:
    • Blowout Preventers (BOPs)
    • Accumulator units
    • Annular preventers and rams
  • Ensure compliance with well control regulations and readiness for audits.

🛢️ 3. Fluid System Maintenance

  • Supervise the upkeep of:
    • Mud system components (shakers, desanders, pumps, pits)
    • Completion fluid handling units
  • Verify that fluid parameters are maintained and systems are leak-free and operational.

🛠️ 4. Utility Systems & Camp Maintenance (if applicable)

  • Oversee maintenance of:
    • Water, power, HVAC, lighting, and communication systems
    • Accommodation units, kitchens, and sanitation facilities

⚙️ 5. Mechanical & Electrical Systems

  • Coordinate with rig mechanics and electricians for:
    • Troubleshooting mechanical/electrical failures
    • Emergency repairs and parts replacements
    • Maintenance of engines, winches, cranes, and hoisting systems

📋 6. Maintenance Planning & Documentation

  • Ensure accurate tracking of:
    • Maintenance schedules
    • Spare parts inventory
    • Service records and compliance logs
  • Support rig audits by ensuring up-to-date documentation

🚧 7. Safety Equipment Maintenance

  • Monitor the condition and service of:
    • Fire suppression systems, extinguishers, SCBA gear
    • Gas detectors, alarms, and emergency shut-off systems
  • Confirm all life-saving appliances are within inspection validity and operational.