Mechanical Technician

Posted 15 November 2023
Salary Neg
LocationAberdeen
Job type Contract
DisciplineOil and Gas Recruitment
ReferenceTR/069380_1700060337
Contact NameAndrew McNair

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Mechanical Technician, based Offshore on a 2 / 3 rotation.

Responsibilities:
HSE
* Responsible for the supervision of specific work-scopes, to ensure that the requirements of the company Control of Work (ISSOW) system are fully complied with.
* To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the specific signatory roles and responsibilities defined in ISSOW (such as Performing Authority, Isolating Authority and Area Authority Delegate) and accept the responsibilities of such, when acting in such role.
* Performs task risk assessments using Toolbox Talk (Dynamic Risk Review), Level 1 and Level 2 techniques ensuring residual risk is As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
* Ensure level 2 TRA is conducted with PA and relevant Area Authority Delegate in the team.
* Perform ISSOW audits as directed by the asset HSE plan and ensure that SMART actions are raised and completed.
* Demonstrate personal leadership and exemplary safety behaviours at all times ensuring that company Safety Rules expectations are communicated and maintained.
* Ensure compliance with key policies and procedures by completing all assigned actions detailed in the offshore HSE plan.
* Participate in hazard analysis and incident investigation as requested by the OIM.
* Has awareness of the platform's major risks and ongoing operational risks.
* Ensures relevant procedures within company Management System are adhered to.
* Ensure all environmental risks are considered and mitigated when work is being planned and executed.
* Contribute to platform safety management system by intervening when witnessing unsafe situations. Encourage safe behaviours amongst fellow workers and record conversations using the 'Intelligent Safety' database.
* Complete at least one WCC or ICC audit within the ISSOW system per trip offshore.
* Act as a member of the Emergency Control team for Fire team as appropriate.

Technical Integrity, Performance and Production
* Complete accurate handovers (written and verbal) for both shift change and at the end of trip.
* Ensure all plant operations are conducted with due regard to company Standards.
* Ensure all operations are conducted with regard to Plant shutdown avoidance.
* Identify opportunities to enhance production through modifications, procedural review and defect elimination.
* Complete all weekly maintenance routines as defined in Maximo and ensure that maintenance routines are written up with the appropriate amount of detail.
* Work to and input into the platform planning process.
* Participate in incident investigations and assist in identifying root cause

Experience & Qualifications:

* NVQ/SVQ Level 3 certification or equivalent - Essential
* Valid medical certificate - Essential
* Offshore Survival Training Certificate - Essential
* HNC/HND in Mechanical discipline - Preferred
* Practical knowledge and experience of offshore production, process and utilities systems and operations - Essential
* Proven ability to meet the requirements of the platform Competency Assessment Program - Essential
* Good understanding of industry HSE practices applicable to the job role - Essential
* Good knowledge of discipline functions e.g., operations, maintenance, inspection, engineering, process - Essential
* Experience of working in the UK offshore industry - Preferred
* Experience of working in brownfield operations - Preferred

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/069380.


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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.