Operations & Maintenance Specialist - Mechanical

Full-time, permanent, UK site-based (Humber area or Greater Gabbard).

The Role

James Fisher Renewables is expanding across its operations to support customers’ transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. This role leads the safe, efficient planning and delivery of site-based O&M programmes for offshore transmission assets, including stakeholder reporting, fault response, and onshore/offshore remedial work. The specialist coordinates daily activities, prepares work, organizes logistics, and supports contractor interfaces, working closely with the Site SAP and Project Manager to ensure all asset management and maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. In addition to core multi-skilled maintenance, the role is responsible for routine lifting operations, acting as the lifting focal point and, where authorised, the Appointed Person for routine lifts. The position is dedicated to a site with occasional travel to other sites within the UK and operates in a 24/7 service environment, with travel to offshore and onshore sites.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead site operations with authority to stop work for safety.
• Ensure timely RAMS creation/review with the Site SAP and promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain full site readiness (inductions, authorisations, toolbox talks, equipment certification).
• Coordinate, induct and manage subcontractors for planned/reactive work.
• Perform inspections, testing and routine maintenance; complete basic fault finding and mechanical tasks within competence.
• Ownership of client monthly reporting for dedicated site.
• Complete maintenance reports and update site asset management systems.
• Document and close out all work to a high standard with evidence.
• Act as the site focal point; maintain short-term plans and readiness checklists.
• Coordinate O&M activities and oversee contractor mobilisation and compliance.
• Prepare/request RAMS and permits; ensure materials and calibrated tools are staged.
• Manage contractor briefings, checks and escorts (non-SAP duties).
• Support outage requests to the Transmission Network Operator and liaise with HV Control and marine/vessel teams.
• Coordinate lifting activities: permits, access, exclusion zones, communications and contractor oversight.
• Manage lifting equipment inspections, records, certification and defect control.
• Act as site focal point for short-term planning (permits, people, tools, access, spares, vessel/SOV slots).
• Raise/close work orders, log defects/spares, update asset history and contribute to reporting.
• Participate in standby rota, respond to faults, stabilise plant and hand over to SAP/Engineers.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to maintenance methods and logistics.

What We're Looking For

• Proven HV/LV maintenance experience: switchgear, transformers, cable systems.
• Competent in IR testing, secondary injection, partial discharge testing, and oil sampling.
• Basic electrical fault finding.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules.
• Mechanical competence in torque checks, bolt stretch, hydraulics maintenance, and minor crane/lifting equipment repairs.
• Strong LOLER/PUWER knowledge for lifting operations and accessories.
• Able to conduct pre-use checks and identify out-of-service conditions.
• Competent in lift planning and risk assessments.
• Familiar with offshore lifting equipment (deck cranes, davits, hoists, etc).
• Ability to respond to faults/emergencies, conduct initial diagnosis, perform safe isolation and carry out basic remedial actions.
• Working knowledge of Permit to Work systems and RAMS.
• Basic planning, scheduling, and logistics coordination skills.
• Confident using CMMS and standard business tools (MS Office, SharePoint).
• Willing and able to work across electrical and mechanical scopes.
• Demonstrated adaptability, cross-training, and multi-discipline teamwork.
• O&M experience on HV transmission assets (offshore renewables preferred).
• Experience in offshore lifting activities.
• Experience in site management, contractor coordination, and operational leadership.
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical discipline.
• Experience in transmission, renewables, industrial, marine, or similar hazardous environments.
• Competent in both electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work offshore/onshore, rotational work, and confined spaces.
• Ability to achieve Competent Person status (Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules).

Why Join Us

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
• Work that makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, supporting the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets. We are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer, recognising that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.