Mechanical Technician

Team Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a 6-month contract with a 3 on 4 off rotation. The ideal candidate must have FPSO core crew experience and be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical equipment. Responsibilities include monitoring machinery, conducting maintenance, and completing necessary training for safe operations. This position offers an essential role within the maintenance department, promoting continual compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with FPSO core crew duties is essential.
• Knowledge of ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Ability to conduct emergency response and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe functioning of all mechanical equipment.
• Monitor machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
• Conduct maintenance and inspections as directed.

Skills

FPSO core crew experience

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Offshore Emergency Response skills

Education

Approved Mechanical Engineering qualification or similar

Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate

Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate

Tools

Maximo Maintenance Management System

Job description

We are recruiting a Mechanical Technician for a 6 month contract working 3 on 4 off rotation.

Applicants MUST have FPSO core crew experience

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient functioning of all aspects of the mechanical equipment of the installation and assisting in specific production areas as required. Also responsible for safely operating and monitoring the Engine room equipment, utilities and Power generation prime movers.

The Mechanical Technician is responsible to the Mechanical Lead for :

• Carrying out activities to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of all aspects of the Maintenance Department.
• The safe condition of all machinery, that it is operated in a safe manner and that all operations are carried out according to correct and safe procedures as directed.
• Monitoring of machinery to ensure efficient operation, to minimise fuel and oil consumption and to ensure maximum availability of machinery at all times as directed by the Mechanical Lead.
• Carrying out maintenance and oil sampling as directed by the Mechanical Lead.
• Ensuring the good working order of all emergency plant and equipment at all times.
• Daily visual inspections and checks of plant and machinery as directed by the Mechanical Lead.
• Watchkeeping duties as required including making regular tours of inspection of machinery and ensuring that accurate readings are obtained for the completion of logbooks as directed by the Mechanical Lead.
• Efficient and economic use of spare equipment.
• Administration of Maximo Maintenance Management System (MMS) for Planned and Corrective Maintenance work orders.
• Condition vibration monitoring of vessel equipment.
• Carry out process integrity survey on vessel equipment.
• Supporting in the area of safe handling of refrigerants as appropriate.
• Conduct stock takes on production and utilities oil, gas and chemicals, maintaining these levels as necessary.
• Logging and recording of machinery running hours as directed by the Mechanical Lead.
• Complete all training as directed by the company including Onboard Familiarisation.
• Ensuring continuous compliance with the company competency assessment procedure.
• Stand in as Mechanical Lead as required.
• Performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

Desired Qualities / Qualifications Emergency Response Duties

• Offshore Emergency Response Team Member
• Offshore Emergency Helideck Team Member

Qualifications

• Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate
• MIST / IMIST
• Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate
• Oil & Gas UK Certificate of Fitness to Participate in Emergency Response Team Duties
• Approved Mechanical Engineering qualification or similar mechanical engineering background

Role Training

• Arrival Installation Safety Induction
• Authorised Gas Tester
• Electronic Permit to Work Performing Authority
• Isolating Authority
• Environmental Awareness
• Abrasive Wheels
• Small Bore Tubing / Fittings
• Flange Management
• Rigger Stage 1
• Offshore Emergency Response Team Member
• Offshore Emergency Helideck Team Member
• Helicopter refuelling
• Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness
• Maximo
• Recognised Boiler Operation Training
• Supplementary Training (as required)
• Marine Operator Power Systems
• Safe Handling of Refrigerants (F-GAS)
• ENG 1 (Seafarers) Medical