Offshore Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Offshore Technician
Permanent, Full-time
Oldmeldrum
Job Purpose
Multi-Disciplined Service Technician duties to include assembly, test, operate, service and maintain JFO and third-party equipment offshore.
Role and Responsibilities
- When working on company equipment to report to and take direction from offshore supervisors.
- To actively participate in pre and post job briefings and to ensure that appropriate knowledge transfer takes place.
- To become familiar with JFO and third-party equipment, to follow appropriate procedures during assembly, testing, operations, servicing and maintenance of this equipment.
- To ensure all work is carried out in accordance with JFO’s policies and guidelines
- To be responsible for own safety and the safety of others within the workplace by workng in a safe, tidy and efficient manner
- To carry out various other general duties as directed and to represent the company in a professional manner
- To always maintain a clean and safe working area
- To ensure compliance with defined HSE policies and procedures and identify any areas for improvement
- To ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Company health and safety policies
- Other relevant tasks might be included but not mentioned above
Qualifications and Experience
Essential- Time served in a mechanical, hydraulic role.
- Qualification in mechanical engineering or similar
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an offshore environment.
- Good knowledge of mechanically operated tools and diesel engines.
- Understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic control systems and the control components within these systems.
- Strong focus on client satisfaction.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Candidates with diesel, hydraulic, UHP or HP water pumping experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulic circuits
- Plant machinery experience
- Good knowledge of subsea services industry equipment.
James Fisher and Sons plc and all subsidiary businesses are committed to creating a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. For further information on the James Fisher group please visit our website.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Offshore Technician roles across James Fisher & Sons plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,241 - £36,870 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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