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MECHANICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER
Date Posted: 27/01/2012
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: Ongoing
Rate: Neg
Type: Contract
Ref: 1201-235
Basic Purpose of Job:
This position is responsible for execution of work in accordance with the Maintenance Management System, budget estimate within discipline, cost effective solutions to problems and management of dedicated sub-contractors as applicable in support of the business asset.
Main Duties:
Primary Responsibilities are:
Management of Maintenance Mechanical Integrity issues relating to Static Equipment (valves, vessels etc), Cranes and Lifting Equipment and Ancillary Support systems and devices.
Coordination of like for like pipe repairs/spool replacement and MCDR work
Provide day-to-day Onshore Mechanical Technical Support and advice to Offshore Maintenance Teams.
Liaise with Mechanical Engineers, related sub-contractors and vendors on an as-required basis.
Timely delivery and quality of all deliverables against agreed plans and budgets.
Provide specialist support with regard to the required inspection, fault analysis, repair/remedial strategy and acceptance testing of equipment returned for investigation repair and/or overhaul.
Analyse and diagnose plant and equipment problems.
Assign or undertake other roles and responsibilities, within competence, of other designated roles within the organisation.
Provide Technical input/approval for proposed modifications.
Attend Maintenance Planning meetings and provide technical input.
Optimise the delivery of Mechanical Maintenance Support to all assets.
Participate in call-out rota with other disciplines.
Contract Management of specified sub-contractors.
Education & Qualifications:
Suitable City and Guilds / Technical qualification or relevant industrial experience
Specific Training / Specialist Skills:
Maintenance / Technical Support track record.
Fault finding and trouble shooting skills.
Knowledge of maintenance performance and analysis techniques.
Knowledge of CMMS structure and operating principles. (SAP R3).
Transferable:
Innovative Thinking
Managing Change
Aligning Objectives
Role Based:
Technical Process & Systems
PC Application Skills - Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project etc.
Client Relations
Flexibility
Experience:
Relevant experience in the oil and gas industry. Would suit a person from an offshore background wanting to develop into a support Shore based role
Relevant experience in the field of maintenance support or similar.
Personal Skills:
Data presentation techniques.
Good oral and written communication skills
Able to work as part of an integrated team








