Marine Technician

We are currently recruiting for Marine Technician on behalf of our client.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Marine Technician to fill a permanent vacancy on FPSO based in the North Sea. 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Operation and first line maintenance on marine equipment on the FPSO turret and main deck areas, including all equipment associated with the turret turning, locking and bearing control systems, inert gas systems, crude oil storage & offloading systems, ballast/bilge systems and crude oil / water washing equipment.
• Operation and first line maintenance on all FPSO utility systems including air, diesel, sea / fire water and accommodation facilities systems.
• Deck operations e.g. mooring operations with shuttle tanker, crude oil washing, and cargo offloading operations.
• Preparation of crude oil storage and ballast tanks for confined space entry and inspections.
• Required to fulfil an emergency role within one of the installation emergency response teams (Fire Team, Helideck Crew, and Coxswain).

Experience Required:

The successful candidate will have Merchant Navy Third/Second engineer with crude oil tanker experience (or similar experience from Royal Navy) with dangerous cargo endorsement.  Prior experience of working offshore in a mechanic role on FPSO/FSU’s is desirable but not essential.  A good understanding of and proven experience in the operation and maintenance of marine hydraulic control systems.  Good leadership, communication skills and IT literate.  Applicants must have offshore survival including EBS, OGUK Medical, MIST and VHF restricted.