Offshore Service Engineer UK

Kenz-Figee; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the offshore industry is seeking a Service Engineer in Aberdeen. This role involves maintenance and repairs of offshore cranes, requiring strong technical skills and flexibility for international assignments. The ideal candidate will have a technical education and relevant experience, with a proactive attitude and ability to work in a team. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Independent job with responsibility

Collegial and informal atmosphere

Space for personal development

Challenging job with daily variety

International working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience in a technical environment.
• Good knowledge of English language in speech and writing.
• Preferably familiar with offshore safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance work as per the schedules for the equipment.
• Assembling, commissioning, testing and inspecting cranes and equipment.
• Compile daily reports and technical assessments of the equipment.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Mechanical Systems

Electrics

PLC Knowledge

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Technical College/Apprenticeship

Job description

Company Description

Do you like working offshore where no working day is the same and you get plenty of challenge? Then you could be our new service engineer!

Who are we?

Since 1836, KenzFigee has designed the most ground-breaking cranes and hoisting systems. Sturdy marine canes and offshore equipment that has gone on to shape many of the world's harbour's and offshore installations today. With a keen eye for market developments and a focus on innovation, KenzFigee has become a trusted supplier and service provider of customer-specific cranes and equipment for the worldwide offshore oil & gas, wind energy, harbour & bulk handling and navy & defence industries.

Our people form the core of our success. With a team of around ninety professionals, we operate from our office and workshop in Zaandam and since 2019 from the UK regional office in Aberdeen. This offers the opportunity to experience the entire process up close, from designing to building the cranes and equipment, which ensures an ultimate collaboration between all departments. A company with a drive; innovation is in our genes!

Job Description

For our branch office KenzFigee UK in Aberdeenshire, we are looking for an experienced Service Engineer with PLC knowledge an advantage.

The duty of the Service Engineer will be to work offsite, onshore or offshore to carry out maintenance schedules and repairs to offshore cranes or similar offshore equipment. There may be short terms of work at the onshore service base. The Service Engineer supports the clients requirements as directed by the operations and engineering department. You will have excellent experience of hydraulic and mechanical systems.

As Service Engineer you will rotate at the Service Department.

For the Service Department you will be assigned to go to site, which can be all over the world from Aberdeen to Brazil, from Singapore to Middle East. On customers' site (offshore and onshore) you fulfil an important role to ensure that the cranes or equipment are working properly. This involves assembling, commissioning, testing and also inspecting and maintaining the cranes and equipment.

Your tasks within the Service Department on customers' location include:

• Carry out maintenance work as per the schedules for the equipment;
• Carry out repairs and modifications as dictated by the engineering department;
• Be competent at understanding and following schematic diagrams;
• Be able to compile daily reports and technical assessments of the equipment as required;
• Be able to fault find problems and liaise with onshore engineering assistance as required;
• Be willing to train and develop following the competency graded scheme.
• Troubleshooting;
• Assembling, installing and testing systems and installations;
• Replacing parts (hydraulic/mechanical/electrical);
• Replacement of steel cables;
• Communication interface on location between customer and the organization;
• Recognize complications;
• Solving technical problems;
• General inspections;
• Conducting an investigation of identified problems;
• Compiling reports following work done, tests or investigations at customers or internally.

Qualifications

• Minimum completed college/apprenticeship level of education in a technical direction;
• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience in a technical environment;
• Good knowledge of English language in speech and writing;
• Preferably experience in at least two of the following disciplines: mechanics, electrics, PLC and hydraulics;
• Preferably familiar with the offshore safety standards and requirements;
• Able to read drawings;
• Flexible to deploy;
• Team player;
• Professional and positive attitude;
• Independent and proactive.

Additional Information

At KenzFigee we know how to appreciate craftsmanship and initiative. You get an independent job, with a lot of responsibility and freedom. You will also experience a collegial, informal atmosphere that encourages you to get more out of yourself. What else do we offer:

• A challenging job where it's all different every day,
• Working in an international environment,
• Enough space for your personal development and ambitions,

More information?

Contact Denise Huls, HR Business Partner - NL:

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