Mechanical Technician

Reports To

• Mechanical Supervisor

Background

• The Technician is responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts and valves.
• The technician is also responsible for ensuring that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially when safety is an issue.
• The technician/operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel.

Authority

• A Mechanical Technician is authorized to maintain and repair vessel mechanical equipment and systems.

Immediate Subordinates

• Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives Instrumentation probationer techs.

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• 1) Dismantle Repair and Reassemble Mechanical Equipment.
• 1 Identify potential sources of hazard prior to dismantling.
• 2 Use correct procedures and correct method of dismantling.
• 3 Carry out the correct isolation and disconnection procedure.
• 4 Identified, checked and prepared components.
• 5 Apply appropriate tests and test equipment to ensure reassembly is correct and effective.
• 2) Use of Condition Monitoring on Mechanical Equipment.
• 1 Adjust instruments to meet the operating specification.
• 2 Make adjustments with minimum disruption to any ongoing activities and minimum waste of resources.
• 3 Monitor and record what has been carried out in work history or log.
• 3) Diagnose faults in Mechanical Equipment.
• 1 Respond promptly to problems in line with approved procedures.
• 2 Select appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures and apply them methodically.
• 3 Carry out Visual, Close and Detailed inspections on Mechanical equipment.
• 4 Use the results of inspections to determine the appropriate actions to take.
• 5 Record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history.
• 4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures.
• 1 Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation.
• 2 Relevant PPE is used to deal with unplanned discharges using company procedures.
• 3 Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
• 4 Environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates and subcontractors.
• 5) Contribute to The Health and Safety of the Working Environment
• 1 Work area within your own responsibility is kept clean and free of hazards.
• 2 Positive action is taken to stop hazards and unsafe behaviors.
• 3 Alarms are raised as appropriate and/or acted upon using applied policies and procedures or initiative.
• 4 All potential and actual incidents are reported to the relevant supervisor.
• 6) Emergency Response
• 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).
• 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.

Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies

Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience

• FOR GENERAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience desired with offshore experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.
• FOR PSV CALIBRATION MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent.
• Proven experience and/or qualified In PRV/PSV calibration or local equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience desired with PSV calibration (offshore preferred).
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.
• FOR CRANE AND HYDRAULIC MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
• Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in Hydraulic Cranes Maintenance. Offshore environment would be preferable.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Crane and Lifting International Standards
• Good knowledge of CMMS systems such as AMOS / IFS and ePTW
• Strong planning & organizational skills
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Good experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.