Lead ROV Maintenance Mechanical/Hydraulic Technician (Offshore)

Saipem is an advanced engineering company for the design, construction and operation of increasingly innovative, safe and sustainable complex onshore and offshore infrastructure and plants. We operate in Italy and around the world in a new, energy and industrial, low-carbon emission ecosystem. Today we are at the forefront of the transition to Net Zero working alongside our clients with increasingly digitized tools, technologies, and processes, designed right from the start with environmental sustainability in mind.

We have a new requirement for a Lead ROV Maintenance Mechanical/Hydraulic Technician (Offshore) within our Bridge of Don, Aberdeen Office. Please note: All applicants must reside in the UK and possess full, permanent UK right-to-work status, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.

Start Date: To be agreed with the successful candidate; with a preference for an immediate start.

Salary/Rate: Please provide individual rate expectation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Mechanical/Hydraulic technical support during ROV maintenance periods offshore or at quayside.
• Supervise a team of other ROV Maintenance technicians.
• Carry out mechanical/hydraulic maintenance during ROV maintenance periods offshore and at quayside on Saipem ROV and Equipment systems (ROV, TMS, Winch, HPU, A-frame, etc.) in accordance with company procedures and under the direction of the ROV Technical manager.
• Be available to mobilize at short notice to assist offshore ROV crews with mechanical/hydraulic technical support or fault finding when necessary.
• Strip down, reinstate and test ROV System mechanical/hydraulic components offshore.
• Assist with commissioning of ROV system and equipment when mobilized to vessel.
• Carry out site assessments of ROV System and equipment recommending short term and long-term maintenance actions.
• Conduct ROV audits and site inspections, reviewing the general condition of the system and ensuring that all Safety & Quality processes are in place.
• Assist at all Saipem workshops in all maintenance and repair activities as required to maintain the Company's assets in full operational mode.
• Conduct refurbishment, maintenance, and repairs on all relevant equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and guidelines.
• Become familiar with and maintain awareness of Saipem’s current requirements/procedures/policies and where applicable, the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with Saipem’s policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with Saipem specific procedures.

Required Experience and Skills:

• ONC level or Industry education and/or training in Engineering, Mechanical/Hydraulic disciplines and time-served.
• Good general Mechanical/Hydraulic background.
• Experience of supervising offshore ROV technicians.
• Previous Experience as a ROV Pilot Tech and/or ROV Workshop Technician.
• Good experience with maintenance and upgrade processes related to ROV systems and equipment.
• Good experience and ability to operate and fault find ROV systems and equipment.
• Full Offshore Medical and Survival certification.

Additional Information:

• Flexibility to travel as required, both within the UK and overseas, to meet the needs of the role.
• Training specific to Saipem procedures will be provided.
• Please note that pre and post-employment medical assessments will be required and included as part of the Offer of Employment for all workshop personnel.