Lead Mechanical Technician

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 LEAD TECHNICIAN

This post is based offshore on the Kittiwake Platform on a 3/4/3/5 rota.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Working supervisory position with specific responsibilities for ensuring that all maintenance activities within discipline are carried out safely and efficiently.

·         This is a supervisory position and as such will be held accountable and responsible for the performance of their team.

·         Ensure all Mechanical systems for life support and safety systems are maintained and available

·         Safeguard the availability and operational condition of the plant Mechanical equipment.

·         Take responsibility for, and ownership of 28-Day / 7-day planning & maintenance activities within the discipline and as delegated by the MS.

·         Work with other discipline Lead Techs to ensure all PM’s are aligned such that only one outage will be required encompassing all planned activities for the period.

·         Attend onshore meetings as required. Lead Techs are encouraged to pursue issues/queries with teams as they deem appropriate. (onshore or offshore).

·         Ensure all documentation, daily logs and trip handovers are to a high standard and accurate.

·         With the PMC, monitor materials movements on the materials tracker and manifest.

·         ICP Focal point as tasked by the MS. Make sure verification testing is organised such that the resource and permitry is available at the agreed time.

·         S/D & Projects Focal point for Mechanical Area as tasked by MS.

·         In conjunction with other Mechanical personnel review any proposed modifications / work packs prior to implementation and feedback as appropriate.

·         Actively support and liaise with all residential / non-residential contractors / vendors acting as central point of contact, ensuring work carried out by 3rd party personnel conforms to statutory regulations and company standards.

·         Input into appraisals of Mechanical tech’s – assisting with setting objectives / mid-year and end of year reviews of technicians within the Mechanical department.

·         Lead role in training of new personnel, Competence Management System assessor.

·         Completion of Competence Management System for role in timely manner.

·         Stand-in for the position of Maintenance Supervisor as required.

·         Understand and comply with the installations safety case, statutory requirements, and safe systems of work.

·         Ensure contractors and vendors comply with Petrofac / Kittiwake’s safe systems of work and current legislation.

·         Perform in an emergency role as defined by the Company Emergency Response Procedure Manual and Station Bill.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

·         Ability to lead and work in a team, resolving day-to-day operational issues as they occur.

·         Ability to manage system issues and liaise with external support teams to bring resolutions.

·         Ability to manage multiple workscopes, prioritising and allocating resources as required for the best outcome for the asset.

·         Ability to review plans for SIMOPS issues and resolve clashes before they manifest at site.

·         Ability to carry out complex fault-finding on-site equipment, liaising with vendors both remotely and locally to resolve issues.

·         Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship or Training Scheme

·         Minimum years of experience in maintenance support activities, preferably with experience of multi-skilling.

·         OND / ONC/ City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 – Mechanical.

·         NVQ Level 3 Management preferable but not essential.

·         SSOW (Proscient Or similar system) training to level 2.

·         Systems literate - experience of computerised management systems e.g., Maximo, Spreadsheets, etc.

·         Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to share information / knowledge with other personnel.