Lead Offshore Equipment Operator : Mechanical Engineer

TipTopJob; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Offshore Group in Aberdeen seeks a Lead Equipment Operator to commission and operate marine lifting equipment, providing day-to-day leadership on site.

You will collaborate with project managers and on/offshore teams to plan equipment mobilisation, ensure safety, and deliver work to project requirements.

Lead responsibilities include inspections, fault finding, maintenance, and ensuring timely completion of paperwork and client communications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners and carousel systems.
• Experience leading offshore and onshore operations with supervision of personnel.
• Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering trade.
• Relevant years of experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment mobilisation and on-site operation to meet project requirements.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and technical guidance to Equipment Operators.
• Carry out equipment inspections, fault finding, diagnostics and first-line repairs.
• Complete required paperwork and client communications on site.
• Demobilise equipment and prepare for shipping.

Skills

Flex lay equipment

Leadership offshore/onshore

Hydraulic experience

Mechanical/Engineering trade

Job description

Job Title: Lead Equipment Operator

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do x2026; People, Planet, Product. Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey. Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individuals abilities, contributions, and potential.

About The Role

As Lead Equipment Operator, your role will be to commission and operate equipment in a competent and professional manner, while providing day:to:day leadership, supervision and technical guidance to Equipment Operators on site. You will collaborate with project managers and offshore/onshore teams to plan equipment mobilisation and utilisation requirements ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

You will be the lead technical focal point for the project you are on:site for, which will include carrying out equipment inspections, fault:finding, diagnostics, preventative maintenance and first:line repairs to ensure effective equipment reliability and operational readiness.

People

• Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day:to:day tasks and decision making.
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders : clients, colleagues etc.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other Equipment Operators.
• Provide supervision to other Equipment Operators when required.
• To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times.
• To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.

Planet

• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns.
• Adhere to and participate in company:wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

• Ensures the safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment.
• Ensures equipment is correctly prepared and ready on time to meet Client or Company requirements.
• Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the client and Company.
• Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the clients requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
• Operate equipment as per clients instructions, ensuring all daily checks and paperwork are completed.
• Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks and maintenance records.
• Complete DCSR sheets in full, with accurate times and descriptions obtaining signed approval from the client.
• Demobilise equipment at the worksite and prepare for shipping, completing any necessary cargo manifests.
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, investigate and rectify.
• Attend project briefings/de:briefings, client inductions/HIRAs, and client FATs as requested.

About you : required skills / knowledge:

• Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, including leading operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring equipment is operated safely within project specifications.
• Extensive experience leading offshore and onshore operations, supervising personnel, and coordinating work scopes.
• Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering Trade.
• Relevant years experienc