Description
MAIN FUNCTIONS
The Mechanical, Marine & Lifting Equipment Engineer will provide technical support, maintenance and engineering expertise for marine, lifting and mechanical static equipment across offshore and onshore operations. The role will ensure equipment reliability, safety, compliance and availability in line with company and statutory standards.
TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development, review, and implementation of maintenance plans for marine, lifting, crane, lifeboat, and related mechanical equipment.
- Develop and review maintenance, inspection, testing, and work procedures in line with applicable regulations, OEM recommendations, and industry best practices.
- Provide technical support to offshore operations and maintenance teams on marine and lifting equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance, reliability, and condition, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
- Troubleshoot technical problems and follow up on equipment repairs, corrective actions, warranty claims, and contractor activities.
- Support major maintenance activities, shutdowns, overhauls, inspections, and heavy lifting operations.
- Coordinate technical support for cranes, lifeboats, marine equipment, offloading hoses, buoys, and other lifting-related systems.
- Ensure marine and lifting equipment are properly inspected, tested, certified, and maintained in accordance with statutory and company requirements.
- Review equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs), spare parts requirements, and maintenance data in SAP or other computerized maintenance systems.
- Identify and specify required spare parts, tools, materials, manpower, and services and support their procurement and offshore mobilization.
- Liaise with equipment manufacturers/OEMs, contractors, vendors, and third-party inspection bodies.
- Monitor spare parts and consumables and take appropriate action to prevent shortages.
- Provide technical input into equipment upgrades, modifications, projects, and improvement initiatives.
- Support warehouse/material inspections and ensure equipment and spare parts are properly stored and maintained.
- Prepare technical reports and provide regular updates on equipment performance, maintenance activities, and technical issues.
- Visit offshore locations as required and provide hands-on technical support during major operations.
- Ensure all activities comply with Company HSE standards, statutory regulations, and safe working practices.
- Comply with all Company HSE policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure personnel under supervision understand their HSE responsibilities.
- Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and operational risks promptly.
- Maintain a strong safety culture across offshore and onshore activities.
Job Requirement
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./B.Eng.) in mechanical engineering or equivalent marine engineering qualification.
- Professional qualification as a chief engineer or equivalent is an advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in mechanical, marine, offshore, or lifting equipment engineering.
- Proven experience with offshore cranes, marine equipment, lifting/heavy equipment, and hydraulic systems.
- Strong experience in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, overhaul, and procurement.
- Experience working with OEMs, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in offshore oil & gas operations is highly desirable.
- Good understanding of relevant statutory, HSE and industry standards.
- Good communication, coordination, and team-management skills.
- Computer literacy and experience with SAP/CMMS or similar maintenance systems is an advantage.
- Good command of written and spoken English.