Crane and Hydraulic Specialist

SBM Offshore; Marly; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. is seeking a Crane and Hydraulic Specialist to support the maintenance team on offshore cranes and hydraulic systems.

You will apply your extensive experience to ensure reliability, mentor technicians, and uphold procedures and regulatory standards in an offshore environment. The role requires NVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong CMMS (AMOS/IFS) and ePTW knowledge, and good planning skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and/or qualification to Mechanical Engineering level (N/SVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Extensive hands-on experience with hydraulic cranes maintenance offshore.
• Solid knowledge of Crane and Lifting International Standards.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (AMOS/IFS) and ePTW processes.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Experience with hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• English ability at CEFR level B1 or higher.
• Medical fitness to work offshore as per GEMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain offshore cranes and hydraulic systems ensuring reliability.
• Mentor technicians and enforce procedures and regulations.
• Coordinate work with the maintenance team and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Hydraulic cranes maintenance

Planning and organizational skills

Risk assessment

English CEFR B1

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent

Tools

AMOS / IFS CMMS

ePTW

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. Now, see how a role change can develop you, and us, even more.

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

• Onshore Maintenance and Reliability Lead (hierarchically)
• Maintenance Superintendent (functionally)

Background

• The Crane and Hydraulic Specialist support the maintenance team by offering technical expertise related to the maintenance and repair of offshore cranes and hydraulic systems. They can lead technicians through those complex equipment issues, implementing effective solutions that ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• With attention to detail, they ensure adherence to procedures and regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with OandM contractor requirements and local regulations across all facets of work.
• As technical leaders, they leverage their seniority, extensive experience, and knowledge to mentor mechanical technicians.

Authority

• N/A

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• See GEMS for Role Typical Responsibilities & standards

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

Offshore - Emergency Response

Offshore - Crane Operations and Maintenance

Offshore - Standards

Offshore - Planning Work

Offshore - Experience

Offshore - Problem Solving

Offshore - Hydraulic Systems

Offshore - Safety Management

Offshore - Operations

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent.
• Extensive experience in Hydraulic Cranes Maintenance. Offshore environment would be preferable.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Crane and Lifting International Standards.
• Good knowledge of CMMS systems such as AMOS / IFS and ePTW.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of B1 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 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.