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Mechanical Technician - Offshore
Marine Technician

  • Ref: 666
  • Date Posted: Wednesday 09 November 2022
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Northern Marine Manning Services are looking to recruit an immediately available Mechanical Technician for one of our client's offshore platforms.

Rotation - 2 weeks on 3 weeks off

A competitive salary is also offered.

Activity 

  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on various mechanical equipment 
  • Follow maintenance route and fill up associated check-up list (monitoring of rotating equipment) 
  • Carry out lubrication routine and top up as required with the correct lubricant 
  • Prepare and install any type of flange gasket. Complete bolting following methodology 
  • Align V-belt, pulley, and tension belts following methodology 
  • For common types of valves be able to overhaul them and carry out minor adjustments while in service (tightening of gland packing) 
  • For the gearbox, be able to align gears, inspect & identify faults 
  • For rotating equipment, be able to assist in diagnosing faults and failures, and assist in alignment (prepare, cut shim material for alignment, level…). Be able to assist in the removal and replacement of any type of bearing. Check the clearance 

Profile requirements 

  • Higher National Diploma or Certificate (HND/HNC (A-levels + 3 years’ study) or BTS/DUT or equivalent in electrical discipline or marine education 
  • 1 to 10 years’ experience in O&G or industrial industries (1 to 5 for tech, 5 to 10 for skilled tech) 
  • Have a basic understanding of facilities/processes (from well to export). Be knowledgeable of hydrocarbons behavior and associated risks (explosion, asphyxia…). 
  • English speaking 

Certification requirements

  • BOSIET/FOET 
  • H2S Training  
  • EN 50 110 / L-AUS Level 2 
  • Combiboat Course  
  • Basic rigging and lifting  
  • ATEX Level 2
  • Bolt Torquing & Tensioning 
  • Compression fittings & small bore tubing