Mechanical Technician

Petrofac Training Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves implementing maintenance on mechanical equipment offshore and ensuring safety and compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates should possess ONC level education, a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, and industrial experience, ideally in the oil and gas sector. This position supports a hybrid working model and includes responsibilities in emergency response.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical engineering.
• Industrial experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Familiarity with Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment offshore.
• Diagnose and rectify faults to enhance equipment availability.
• Maintain comprehensive records and logs for all work performed.
• Work as part of the Emergency/Fire-fighting Team.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical troubleshooting

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

ONC level or equivalent

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?

JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Role based on the FPF1 on a 2/3 rota for 6 months fixed term contract

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implementing planned and corrective maintenance on all mechanical/production equipment offshore, in a safe and competent manner, to safeguard the availability and operating condition so that production targets can be achieved.

Ensure essential mechanical equipment is maintained for maximum availability.

Interpret condition monitoring surveys and operating parameters of equipment identify early performance deterioration and take the necessary action to prevent plant shutdown.

Diagnose and rectify faults to enhance maximum availability.

Collect data and information required for condition monitoring and preventative maintenance.

Carry out planned maintenance program on a wide range of equipment with emphasis on compressor, generators, diesel engines & pumps.

Install and commission new equipment as directed.

Accurately input information into the Maintenance Management System.

Maintain comprehensive record and logs.

Assist other trades and disciplines as required within the limits and capabilities and experience.

Maintain fire-fighting and mechanical safety equipment in accordance with statutory regulations.

Work carried out, follows statutory and company procedures.

Operated as a member of the Emergency/Fire-fighting Team.

Ensure all work permits are in place before commencing work, and are cleared on completion before reinstatement

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Perform in an emergency response role as defined in the company procedures.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Educated to ONC level or equivalent, successfully completed a recognised apprenticeship.

Previous industrial experience in the oil & gas industry working as a mechanical technician

SAFETY:

To be familiar with and have an understanding of the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

TECHNICAL INTEGRITY:

Ability to deploy engineering & operational standards / procedures that meet both regulatory and safety standards.

Ability to identify, investigate, audit and control technical change (within limit of discipline knowledge)

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Ability to undertake work to meet acceptance criteria with respect to safety, technical integrity, cost and schedule

COMMUNICATION:

Clear, fluent and expressive use of verbal and written language to convey information and ideas.

Requirement to raise any non conformance to supervisor in timely fashion.

PLANNING:

Awareness of project / planning engineers activities.

Input into project /asset plans as required.

COST/BUDGET:

Awareness of completing all works within budget and schedule.

TEAMWORK/LEADERSHIP:

Ability to provide guidance and motivation to co-workers

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