O árduo papel do Chefe de Máquinas: uma visão do gerenciamento de manutenção e do trabalho a bordo de plataformas de perfuração offshore

Abstract

In platforms, in drilling units more precisely, the rank of chief engineer and his duties and responsibilities are little known and discussed in research and studies about maritime work activity, as well as study of the work environment and its peculiarities; Barriers and setbacks witch are relevant to the personnel engaged in this type of maritime unit. In the meantime, and with the purpose of give important information on the proposed theme, the present work will bring to light the nuances of the great challenge and how innumerable adversities the Chief Engineer as Maintenance Supervisor and his Officers team face when on board of drilling rigs; the inherent characteristics of onboard life and work regime and the need for a good management of maintenance, leadership and corresponding support of company (company / organization) for excellence of the maintenance of the vessel, its systems and equipment. The inherent characteristics to the onboard life and the work regime and the need for a good management of maintenance, leadership and corresponding support coming from shore (company / organization) for the excellence of the vessel's maintenance, its systems and equipment.