Equipment Technician

OEG; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking an Equipment Technician in Portland, United Kingdom. The role involves maintenance and repair of generator pods, ensuring efficient operation of rental equipment, and requires a strong understanding of diesel engines and electrical systems. A calm, professional demeanor and a flexible approach to work are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines are required.
• Proven experience working with diesel engines and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the preparation of all project equipment requirements.
• Prepare and ensure the efficient operation and dispatch quality of rental generators.
• Perform routine maintenance, including regular engine servicing.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on dispatched and returned equipment.
• Carry out Pre-Delivery Tests and Inspections to the highest standards.
• Identify and plan tasks methodically to meet equipment dispatch targets.

Job description

OEG is hiring an Equipment Technician in Portland, United Kingdom, within our Topside Division. The role involves carrying out a variety of tasks, including maintenance, necessary repairs, and assembly of generator pods to support the preparation of project equipment packages.

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission-critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

The Equipment Technician will carry out a variety of tasks, including maintenance, necessary repairs, and assembly of generator pods to support the preparation of project equipment packages.

The role also includes responsibility for the maintenance and lifecycle management of all related operational equipment.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Coordinate and manage the preparation of all project equipment requirements.

Prepare and ensure the efficient operation and dispatch quality of rental generators and associated equipment.

Perform routine maintenance, including regular engine servicing in line with manufacturer schedules and conducting load testing.

Produce accurate and timely reports on dispatched and returned equipment.

Carry out Pre-Delivery Tests and Inspections to the highest standards.

Identify and plan tasks methodically to ensure equipment dispatch targets are met.

QHSE responsibilities

To have a general understanding of the areas of our QHSE Management System and OEG’s QHSE aims and objectives that are relevant to the role.

Comply with the requirements of OEG Energy Group Policies and the responsibilities within the wider QHSE Management System.

Promoting:

• a proactive health and safety culture focussed on the prevention of work-related injury or ill health and continual improvement in our processes / performance.
• environmental sustainability and energy efficiency whilst minimising our environmental impacts and preventing pollution.
• a quality culture that brings values to our business, our customers and other interested parties ensuring quality issues and opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented.

Skills and experiences

Proven ability to diagnose faults in diesel engines and associated electrical systems.

Ability to work with and understand standby generators from 20kVA to 200kVA.

Experience in maintaining and repairing diesel engines and associated electrical systems.

High attention to detail with proven ability to fault-find, organise and plan own workload effectively.

Ability to think through problems logically, both independently and as part of a team.

Maintains a calm, professional manner with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Proficient in IT and computer use for managing software, reports and recording-keeping.

Opportunities for relevant additional training from multiple manufactures may be offered.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical disciples are required.

Proven experience working with diesel engines and electrical systems.