Mechanical Supervisor

SBM Offshore; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 495,000 - 715,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to lead offshore maintenance activities, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient repair of mechanical systems and equipment. You will manage a multidisciplinary team including mechanics, vendors, and subcontractors, and oversee planning, handovers and safety practices in a demanding offshore environment.

The role requires HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or a Chief Engineer Certificate (STCW AIII/2), at least five years offshore experience with

Qualifications

• Offshore maintenance supervision experience is essential.
• HNC/HND in mechanical engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• English at B2 level or higher as per CEFR was requested.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely repair and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment offshore.
• Supervise mechanics, visitors, vendor technicians and subcontractors.
• Plan maintenance work and ensure safety management and risk assessments are followed.
• Adhere to company standards and health, safety and environment requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore safety

English (B2)

Safety management

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Chief Engineer Certificate (STCW AIII/2)

Tools

PTW (Permit to Work)

Risk Assessment Techniques

Job description

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Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.
About Us:
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Reports To

• Maintenance Superintendent

Background

• The Mechanical Supervisor will exhibit leadership, supervisory and safety behaviors and will specifically ensure that all aspects of Mechanical Maintenance are carried out safely. They are responsible for the effectiveness and competence of the mechanical team under its supervision.

Authority

• The Mechanical Supervisor is authorized to ensure the timely repair and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipments.
• Mechanics, visitors, vendor technicians, and sub-contractors.

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• See GEMS for Role Typical Responsibilities & standards

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

Offshore - Handover

Offshore - Emergency Response

Offshore - Reports

Offshore - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

Offshore - Planning Work

Offshore - Dismantling, Repair and Reassemble Equipment

Offshore - Safety Management

Offshore - Condition Monitoring

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• HNC/HND or equivalent in mechanical Engineering preferred or Chief Engineer Certificate as per STCW Reg AIII/2.
• A minimum of 5 years offshore experience of which 3 must be at supervisor level.
• Extensive experience in maintenance of oil pumps, gas compressors (reciprocating and centrifugal), water injection pumps, power generation equipment, machinery space equipment and utility systems.
• Fully experienced with PTW and Risk Assessment Techniques.
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of B2 level according to the CEFR international standard.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.