Marine Technician

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international service provider in the energy sector is seeking a Marine Technician. This role involves ensuring safety, performing maintenance on marine systems, and supporting operations offshore. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in marine operations, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Oil Tankers or FPSOs in a similar role.
• Emergency Response role certification or willingness to train.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance with Petrofac's Life Saving Rules.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on Marine Systems.
• Stand-in for Marine Supervisor when required.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MCA Officer of the Watch (Deck) CoC

Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (Oil)

Valid MCA Certificate of Competency (Deck)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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?

This post is based offshore on a 2/3 rotation.

JOB TITLE: MARINE TECHNICIAN

Key Responsibilities

1. Take personal responsibility for safety and adhere to Petrofac's Life Saving Rules.
2. Live our Petrofac Values and apply them in day-to-day work.
3. Participate in the annual performance review process, completing meaningful scorecards through SMART objectives and completing reviews in line with the company-driven timeframe.
4. Be accountable to the Marine Supervisor (TSS) for the safe operation of Marine Systems.
5. Stand-in for Marine Supervisor (TSS) when required to do so.
6. Assist with Deck Duties as required by Marine Supervisor (TSS).
7. Perform routine and non-routine (Front Line) Maintenance tasks on Marine Systems, Safety systems, Utilities systems, recording history, and reporting defects.
8. Prepare and reinstate equipment requiring intrusive and non-intrusive maintenance.
9. Control of work and activities in your area of responsibility including auditing.
10. Raise any non-conformance to supervisor in a timely fashion.
11. Perform Emergency Response duties as detailed for position (Coxswain, HDA etc...)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. Relevant qualification: MCA Officer of the Watch (Deck) CoC.
2. Dangerous Cargo Endorsement (Oil).
3. Previous Oil Tanker &/or FPSO Marine Experience in similar role.
4. OPITO Coxswain, Heli-Deck, Rigging or Load handler qualifications desirable.
5. Strong understanding of Ship Stability and Cargo Operations.
6. Self-motivated and enthusiastic when working as part of a team or on own initiative.
7. Use skills and experience to contribute to problem solving and improvements.
8. Emergency Response role certification or willingness to train for this role.
9. Prepared to act as Lifeboat Coxswain &/or Heli-Deck assistant.
10. Willing to acquire Marine/Deck Qualifications as per Training Matrix.
11. Flexible and/or prepared to cover absences within Department when required.
12. Good communication skills and a proactive approach to Safe Working Practices.
13. Clear, fluent, and expressive verbal and written communication.
14. Ability to provide guidance and motivation to co-workers.
15. Good PC literacy and familiarity with MS Office suite.
16. Experience as Chief Officer or Second Officer on Merchant Navy Vessels or relevant Marine Capacity on an FPSO.
17. Valid MCA Certificate of Competency (Deck).
18. Experience with Dangerous Cargoes (Crude or Product Oil Tankers).
19. Experience with Tanker Marine Systems (Cargo & Ballast).
20. Experience with Isolations of Marine Systems (Cargo & Ballast).
21. Preferable: experience with other FPSOs and working with C.O.W, Inert Gas Generators, hydraulic systems, offloading equipment, stability computers, and Maximo.
22. Preferable: experience with ISSOW (Electronic Permit to Work), with training provided.
23. Preferable: experience with Deck Cargo Handling (Supply Vessels, Bunkering fluids, etc.), willing to work with Deck Crew when required.