Utility Technician

BW Offshore Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive terms

Job summary

BW Offshore seeks an Offshore Utility Technician to join the maintenance team on the Catcher FPSO, based offshore. The role reports to the Maintenance Superintendent and focuses on boiler, water treatment, and engine room utility systems.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Marine Engineer experience on tankers or FPSOs/FSOs, strong communication skills, and training aligned with company matrix requirements. A demanding offshore environment and a culture of safety are part of daily work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as Marine Engineer on crude/product tankers or FPSOs/FSOs.
• Experience with engine room utility systems and maintenance is desirable.
• Training according to matrix requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler water, feedwater, and cooling quality per recommendations.
• Operate freshwater generators, Mitsubishi dual fuel boilers, and LPSG systems.
• Maintain Wartsila W12V32 diesel engines and related equipment.
• Monitor and maintain engine room utility systems (cooling, air, lube oil, diesel, bilge, sludge, sewage).
• Plan and execute corrective and planned maintenance; log work and spare parts in CMMS (IFS).
• Prepare and manage Work Permits via Enablon.
• Raise purchase requisitions and manage spare parts stock for utility systems.
• Coordinate with other departments on engine room maintenance and operations.
• Ensure safe management of vendors and contractors.

Skills

Marine boilers

Marine medium speed engines

Inter-personal communications

Job description

Posted on: 21/09/2026 – Application Deadline: 21/10/2026

Utility Technician
BW Catcher
Permanent
Permanent

We are looking for an Offshore Utility Technician to join BW Offshore's Offshore FPSO - Catcher.

The position is part of the offshore Maintenance Team and reports to the Maintenance Superintendent.

BW Offshore leverages more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production systems and executing complex projects. We are proud to have executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects, and have cultivated a culture of thorough engineering, trust and teamwork throughout the organisation.

BW Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applying offshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain boiler water, feedwater, and cooling system quality in line with DREW recommendations and marine best practices
• Operate and maintain freshwater generators, Mitsubishi dual fuel boilers, and Low Pressure Steam Generator (LPSG) systems
• Maintain Wartsila W12V32 essential diesel engines and associated equipment
• Monitor and maintain engine room utility systems, including cooling, compressed air, lube oil, diesel oil, bilge, sludge, and sewage systems
• Plan and execute corrective and planned maintenance, logging work and spare parts usage in the CMMS (IFS)
• Prepare and manage Work Permits via the Electronic Permit to Work System (Enablon)
• Raise purchase requisitions and help maintain adequate spare parts stock for utility systems
• Coordinate with other departments on maintenance and operational activities within the engine room
• Ensure safe and effective management of vendors and contractors

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience as Marine Engineer on Crude/Product Tankers with relevant marine systems.
• Alternatively, 3 to 5 years of experience in similar positions on FPSOs or FSOs
• Training according to matrix requirements

Skills:

• Good knowledge of Marine Boilers and Marine medium speed engines will be an advantage.
• Good inter-personal and communications skills.

We offer:

• Competitive terms and conditions

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.