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Workshop Technician - Mechanical

Oceaneering
Aberdeen
4 days ago
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Overview

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The primary role of the workshop technician is to carry out maintenance and refurbishment activities on ROV systems, associated tooling packages and/or Survey systems equipment in the Aberdeen workshop.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

  • Carry out maintenance, (mobilisation, demobilisation, calibration, periodic and in-storage) and refurbishment activities on company and customer owned equipment
  • Perform preparation, mobilisation and demobilisation of ROV systems, associated tooling packages and/or Survey systems equipment
  • Ensure that all work is performed to conform to company operating and maintenance standards and in accordance with all current legislation
  • Update equipment maintenance systems to record details of all repairs and maintenance of company owned equipment
  • Participate in daily toolbox talks for workshop group
  • Participate in observation system and conduct STOP audits on a regular basis
  • Participate in safety training courses and initiatives
  • Ensure that all tasks are performed using correct procedures
  • Ensure compliance with HSE requirements prior to starting and during operations i.e. COSHH, HAVS, PUWER and LOLER
  • Participate in creation of Risk Assessments and JSEA
  • Participate in QHSE initiatives such as continuous improvement implementation and monitoring
  • Adopt and promote 6S and lean principals
  • Assist with any other duties as and when required

NON-ESSENTIAL

  • Participate in the company competence scheme to allow progression through company career framework.
  • If required, travel overseas and to offshore locations to provide onsite technical support
  • If required, attend project kick-off meetings to provide technical support
Qualifications

REQUIRED

  • City Guilds, SVQ level 3 in Mechanical and/or Hydraulic Engineering
  • Working knowledge of subsea equipment, including, but not limited to ROV systems, ROV Tooling and Survey Systems equipment
  • Demonstratable awareness of 6S and lean principles
  • Extensive experience of “working with pressure” i.e. pressure testing, (hydro and pneumatic)/ function testing
  • Working at heights experience
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Overhead crane certification

DESIRED

  • HNC /HND in Mechanical and/or Hydraulic Engineering
  • City and Guilds- Pressure Testing SCQF Level 6
  • Knowledge of subsea XT controls and operations
  • Knowledge of Manifold, Umbilical and Subsea XT installation operations
  • 6S Champion
  • Forklift Truck certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
  • Ambassador for change
  • Promotes the use of open and honest feedback
  • Promotes QHSE improvements
  • Ability to work independently or in a team
  • Ability to adapt to changes in work environment or scope
  • Consistently works with accuracy and thoroughness
  • Perseus continuous personal development
Working Conditions
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be working indoors or outdoors during the day and occasionally at night. Climatic and environmental conditions at the job site may include indoor and outdoor climate with various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment etc. This may include an offshore environment where vessel movements may have an effect.
  • The employee will be required to wear PPE at all times.
Physical Activity/Requirements
  • The employee is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing all ranges.
  • This position is considered medium work.
How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.


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