MARINE TECHNICIAN

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and technically competent Marine Technicians to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of marine equipment and systems within offshore and marine environments.

The successful candidates will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting the reliability of marine mechanical systems, hydraulic equipment, mooring and deck machinery, pumps, winches, capstans, and marine auxiliaries.

The role requires strong hands-on technical skills, sound troubleshooting ability, and a strong commitment to safety and operational discipline in demanding offshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot marine equipment and mechanical systems.
• Support the maintenance and operation of winches, capstans, mooring equipment, pumps, hydraulic systems, and marine auxiliaries.
• Perform equipment testing, lubrication, adjustment, alignment, and component replacement as required.
• Support safe cargo handling, lifting, mooring, and marine transfer activities within authorized responsibilities.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with approved procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, equipment status, maintenance records, and technical documentation.
• Identify equipment defects and abnormal conditions and escalate them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in emergency drills and support the maintenance of high marine safety standards.
• Support shutdown, inspection, repair, and equipment reinstatement activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or Technical Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong upstream E&P exposure.
• Proven hands-on experience in comparable offshore or marine operating environments.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE requirements, operational controls, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Relevant STCW, offshore safety, or marine trade certification is desirable.
• Other relevant technical or professional certifications will be an added advantage.

Technical Expertise

The successful candidate should demonstrate practical and recent experience in:

• Marine mechanical systems and equipment.
• Hydraulic systems and hydraulic-powered equipment.
• Winches, capstans, mooring systems, and deck machinery.
• Marine pumps and auxiliary systems.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Mechanical inspection, testing, lubrication, and component replacement.
• Technical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Equipment reliability and maintenance practices.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW), isolation, and safe work systems.
• Marine emergency-response and safety procedures.

What We Value

We are looking for professionals who demonstrate:

• Strong safety awareness and personal accountability.
• Sound technical judgment and effective troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined work execution.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and contractor teams.
• Good planning, prioritization, and timely escalation of operational risks.
• Ability to work effectively in demanding offshore and marine environments.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and compliance.

HSE & Compliance

Safety is fundamental to this role. The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Comply with all applicable HSE policies, procedures, Permit-to-Work requirements, risk assessments, isolation procedures, and emergency-response arrangements.
• Execute maintenance and marine activities in accordance with approved procedures and safe systems of work.
• Apply appropriate isolation and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements before commencing maintenance activities where applicable.
• Maintain safe working practices during lifting, cargo handling, mooring, marine transfer, and equipment maintenance activities.
• Participate in emergency drills and maintain readiness for offshore emergency situations.
• Stop or escalate unsafe work practices or conditions.
• Promptly report incidents, near misses, equipment defects, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Maintain all required offshore medical, safety, marine, technical, and professional certifications throughout the assignment.

Why Join Us?

This role provides an opportunity to apply your marine maintenance expertise within a technically demanding offshore oil and gas environment, supporting the reliability and availability of critical marine and operational equipment.

If you are an experienced Marine Technician with strong mechanical, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and offshore maintenance skills, we would like to hear from you.

Qualified candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.