Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician
Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas Operator, are currently seeking a Mechanical Technician top join their team in Wytch Farm, Dorset.
The successful candidate shall work as part of a team to manage the maintenance and operational monitoring of mechanical equipment to ensure safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and efficient operation of the Wytch Farm production facility.
This position operates on a rotational pattern of 4 X 10.5 hr shifts – 06:45/17:15. (Starting alternately on a Monday then Tuesday).
Key Requirements Include:
Qualifications:
* A recognised apprenticeship in relevant Engineering discipline
* HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering Discipline (preferred)
* Full UK Driving Licence
Experience:
* A sound knowledge of machinery and mechanical equipment
* Experience in the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical or related industry
* Broad experience of maintenance and fault finding on mechanical equipment
Personal Attributes:
* Ability to work unsupervised in a multidiscipline team environment
* Ability to communicate and work well with others
* Computer literate
* Demonstrate understanding of maintenance programmes
* Demonstrate aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving
Key Responsibilities Include:
Plan and execute scheduled preventive and breakdown maintenance activities on the following:
* Machinery (including pumps, compressors, combustion engines, fin fans, gearboxes) and associated auxiliary equipment and systems (including fuel, air and water utilities, sealing and lubrication systems etc.)
* Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Piping systems, including PSVs, valves, filters, and associated equipment
* Carry out all activities to company standards and procedures
* Raise relevant permits within the agreed time period
* Report relevant maintenance data for reliability analysis
* Participate in failure investigations and identify reliability issues
* Generate new work requests to highlight plant and equipment faults
* Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures
* Provide input and assistance for new projects including commissioning work
* Work with vendors and sub-contractors as required
* Promote high HSE standards and demonstrate responsibility for the safety of self and others minimising impact on production, and maximising plant availability
* Employ Observation Safety Techniques (OST) to report safe and unsafe acts
* Actively participate in a responsible waste management system
* Attend and participate in the Operations morning shift meeting
* Comply with requirements of MOC for Plant Modifications
* Apply skills and knowledge in a practical and efficient manner and continually look for opportunities for improvement, cost saving and simplification
For further details, please forward a copy of your CV today!!
Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.
Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Todd Hayes Ltd