It is a 6-month contract position, and the company are only considering PAYE contractors for this particular role. This role will likely involve occasional offshore visits – therefore applicants must be prepared to work offshore.

Working within the Operations Delivery Management Department, the Mechanical Engineer will provide operational and technical support to offshore assets for predominately static mechanical equipment/ systems, including (but not limited to) steam systems, valves, inert gas systems and HVAC systems. 

The Mechanical Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing and inputting to annual plan and budget for mechanical maintenance activities and modifications.
• Preparing scopes of work including work packs, materials and equipment mobilisation.
• Reviewing vendor and closing out reports for technical content and ensure corrective work orders for follow up work is raised, including further vendor mobilisations as required.
• Assisting in closing out of synergy cases and ORA/HIRA actions as assigned to own discipline.
• Custodian of flexible hose PSV register, ensuring register is current and aligned with CMMS, as well as planning and preparation of inspections, replacement and recertification campaigns.
• Giving input and advice in vendor/sub-contractor selection, with regards to scopes of work, budget and potential issues.
• Visiting operational FPSO's at regular intervals and liaise with offshore management on discipline related queries.
• Making cost effective and safety decisions/investigations with regards to the repair, maintenance and modifications of all installation equipment.
• Reviewing and optimising maintenance strategies within own discipline to ensure efficient, effective and cost-effective planned maintenance procedures and routines are in place and ensure CMMS is current.
• Participating in inspections, FAT and offshore surveys as required.
• Ensuring effective implementation of HSEQ&RC requirements in specifications, systems, procedures, maintenance routines and in daily practice.

Experience/Qualifications:

• A relevant degree qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline would be preferred.
• Current/valid offshore certification would be preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar Mechanical Static Engineer type role, directly within the North Sea Oil & Gas industry, is essential.
• Previous FPSO experience would be desirable, as would an understanding/appreciation of class and flag rules and requirements.

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