Maintenance Engineer Offshore Cranes and Lifting Appliances - Contractor

Petrofac; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Engineer specializing in offshore cranes and lifting appliances. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide independent consultancy services, ensuring the integrity and operational readiness of critical equipment. You will engage with third-party vendors, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to the development of maintenance strategies. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will play a key role in supporting clients in the energy sector during a transformative period for energy supply. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance engineering for offshore cranes.
• Strong understanding of safety and operational regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy services for offshore cranes and lifting appliances.
• Engage with vendors and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Crane Inspection

Technical Documentation Review

Risk Assessment

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certifications in Crane Operations

Tools

HAZOP Software

Inspection Management Tools

Job description

Petrofac is seeking a Maintenance Engineer Offshore Cranes and Lifting Appliances - Contractor

for 6 months based in Aberdeen, UK.

The role is outside IR35 and we invite Limited Companies to engage.

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Offshore Cranes and Lifting Appliances - Contractor (6-Month Contract)

Scope of Services:

This scope of services defines the independent consultancy services to be delivered by the Contractor. The Maintenance Engineering Consultant shall deliver independent, specialist services to support the integrity, performance, and compliance of offshore cranes and associated lifting appliances on Client-designated offshore assets. The Contractor is fully responsible for determining the manner and means of performing the services and is not subject to the supervision, direction, or control of the Client. Any additional services outside the scope detailed below will require mutual agreement and formalisation through a written contract variation.

Summary of Services:

The Consultant shall provide professional engineering services focused on the assurance, maintenance, and operational readiness of offshore cranes and lifting appliances. Services will be delivered as per the agreed deliverables and timelines, ensuring alignment with applicable safety and operational regulations. While coordination with the Client and third parties will be required, the Consultant will determine the method and sequencing of the work to achieve desired outcomes.

Service Scope Includes:

• Advising on inspection and certification strategies for cranes and lifting appliances, in line with regulatory and Client standards.
• Engaging with third-party vendors and inspection bodies as an independent technical authority.
• Supporting risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID reviews, and offshore readiness processes as a technical specialist.
• Reviewing technical documentation and inspection reports submitted by subcontractors and vendors.
• Participating in planning sessions, offshore surveys, and functional testing as per project requirements.
• Offering independent input into maintenance strategies, technical responses, and vendor evaluations.

Deliverables:

Services should be provided to enable production of the following deliverables where required as part of project specific works, specific clients and durations will be called off as part of the purchase order.

• Provision of workpacks, technical reports, and inspection documentation to support lifting equipment integrity and compliance.
• Development and submission of maintenance planning documentation (e.g., job cards, CTRs, and campaign schedules).
• Preparation and review of procurement requisitions, equipment specifications, and vendor scopes.
• Compilation of condition assessments and spares lists, including updates to asset registers and associated data.
• Delivery of site survey reports, functional test witness documentation, and change control records.
• Progress and cost-tracking reports related to lifting equipment activities.
• The Consultant operates as an independent supplier of services and is not subject to direction, supervision, or control by the Client beyond what is necessary to ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• The Consultant is responsible for determining how and when to deliver the services within the framework of the agreed scope and deadlines.