Static Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Booston; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Static Equipment Mechanical Engineer, Aberdeen

Client:

Bluewater

Location:

Aberdeen

Job Category:

Other

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

22.03.2025

Expiry Date:

06.05.2025

Job Description:

The Operations Technical Management department is looking for a Static Equipment Mechanical Engineer in Aberdeen on a full time, permanent basis.

The Static Equipment Mechanical Engineer will provide technical support and advise on technical risks and anomalies in the asset operations, projects and improvement programs associated with FPSO Haewene Brim. All activities will be performed in accordance with Bluewater's Corporate Management System.

About the company

Bluewater is a leading provider of innovative Single Point Mooring systems (SPM) and operator of Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSO). Since its foundation in 1978, Bluewater has built a technological lead specialising in design, development, lease and operation of tanker-based production and storage systems.

About the job

1. Making cost effective and safety decisions/investigations with regard to the repair, maintenance and modifications of all installation equipment.
2. Preparing & reviewing (where appropriate) engineering work packs and close out reports developed externally for technical content.
3. Give input and advice in vendor/(sub)contractor selection, with regard to budget and potential issues, barriers or gaps related to own discipline.
4. Collect information, reviews, draft and establish fabrication/construction specifications.
5. Ensure processing and transfer of specifications into construction drawings and systems. Ensure consistency of construction activities with the intended design.
6. Ensure efficient and effective planned maintenance procedures and routines.
7. Signal technical risks and anomalies in project, improvement programs, commissioning and/or asset operations. Provide technical and emotional support and advise.
8. Participate in inspections, FAT and offshore surveys.
9. Ensure proactive and complete reporting on progress, setbacks and concerns and ensure up-to-date systems.
10. Ensure effective implementation of HSEQ&RC requirements in specifications, systems, procedures, maintenance routines and in daily practice.
11. Visit operational FPSOs at regular intervals and liaise with the offshore management on discipline related queries.
12. Perform administrative duties associated with the post and any other duties as may be required due to operational requirements.

Requirements

1. Good technical knowledge and experience in mechanical engineering, preferably having previously worked within the North Sea Oil & Gas operational environment.
2. Good working knowledge of all types of valves including PSV’s, Cranes, boilers, water makers, etc.
3. Qualified to BEng or HND/HNC level in Relevant Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
4. Valid survival certificate and offshore medical (plus any other industry standard pre-requisites to travel offshore).
5. The ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
6. Good written and verbal communications.

What we offer

1. A competitive salary.
2. A full time / 40 hours per week position at our office in Portlethen, Aberdeen.
3. Annual leave entitlement of 27 days per year plus 8 public holidays.
4. A comprehensive suite of health and well-being benefits.
5. Attractive pension arrangements.
6. A welcoming family focused company which offers room for growth, autonomy and a busy social calendar.
7. Hybrid Working arrangements.

Want to know more?

If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the ‘apply’ button below. This will lead you further through the application process. Please note that this is a permanent staff position. Interim candidates should not apply. We can only accept applications from candidates who are currently eligible to live and work in the UK.

Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV together to: Claudine Turnbull, HR Co-ordinator.