Mechanical Technician Expression of Interest

Kent is thrilled to announce that we are expanding our offshore capabilities and enhancing our service line with this growth we are welcoming Expression of Interest from experienced and competent Mechanical Technicians for core crew positions based offshore in the North Sea and further afield.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Have the required competencies to assemble position and install, carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, test and diagnose faults, repair, remove and replace, and disassemble mechanical equipment and systems in engineering construction plant.
• Understand the relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices including responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures.
• Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area, materials and equipment and the possible consequences of incorrect actions.
• Be able to read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals and to follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules.
• Understand which tools and equipment to use and when and will follow relevant training methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use.
• Understand their responsibilities for ensuring the care and security of tools and equipment used.
• Understand the types of defects and testing anomalies that can occur, how to identify them and what action to take.
• Be able to handle a range of digital information technology and equipment to support work-related tasks and to communicate information.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities and role within the organization, ensuring operational requirements can be met efficiently and supporting professional development.

Your knowledge/skills/education and experience:

• Relevant Mechanical qualifications: L3 VQ in Oil and Gas Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical); L3 Diploma or L3 Apprenticeships (city and guilds)
• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Technician
• Valid BOSIET/MIST
• Valid offshore medical
• Valid Comp Ex certificate or relevant Connected Competency trade tests (scope dependent)
• Working at Height (advantageous)
• Right to work in the UK

Communication:

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour /

Core Competencies:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively and work inclusively to deliver work within given specifications.
• Work within an overall risk control strategy which has been developed by safety specialists and includes detailed criteria for identifying risks together with clearly defined procedures for action.
• Take personal ownership of and responsibility for completing tasks and procedures. Follow procedures and relevant codes of conduct with integrity and rigour and complete actions and documents accurately and honestly.
• Take responsibility for identifying and reporting instances where procedures or work instructions cannot be met or where a variation is required.
• Maintain compliance with legislative requirements and company policies, procedures and standards.
• Support innovation and development for improvements.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health Safety Sustainability Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one we offer a range of family-friendly inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

We are a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at  to find out how we can support you.

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience, Hand Tools, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Maintenance, Machining, Mechanical Knowledge, Assembly Experience, Precision Measuring Instruments, Schematics, Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1