Mechanical Support Engineer

Our client requires a Mechanical Support Engineer to join their existing team working on oil & gas projects in Aberdeen on a contract basis.

Role:

Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time
Salary / Benefits: Negotiable
Location: Scotland - Aberdeen
Industry: Oil / Gas / Petroleum
Job Category: Mechanical Engineers
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: bg1541
Date posted: 27/01/2012

Duties:
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 an offshore asset.
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.

Experience and background:
Suitable City and Guilds / Technical qualification or relevant industrial experience.
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).
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.

If you would like to know more about this vacancy, or you know a colleague or friend who may be interested, then contact Barry Gilchrist to discuss. When applying for this role, please use a covering letter (or e-mail) to describe how you meet the competencies for this role.

Applying For This Position
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DATS is unable to recruit any candidates requiring a sponsorship to work in the UK and all applicants must be in a position to accept employment with our clients without infringement of their immigration status. Applicants should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.

This vacancy is being advertised by DATS (Holdings) Ltd. The services advertised by DATS (Holdings) Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.