Lead Equipment Operator (#662) in Aberdeen

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do: People, Planet, Product. Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and is committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions. We require highly skilled individuals to be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, particularly with the low carbon and energy transition areas. Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging.

About the role:

• Location: Global
• Hours: Offshore Contract

As Lead Equipment Operator, your role will be to commission and operate equipment in a competent and professional manner, collaborate with project managers and offshore/onshore teams to plan equipment mobilisation and utilisation requirements. Acting as the primary on-site/offshore point of contact for clients regarding equipment operations, you will lead, mentor, and supervise a team of operators and technicians, ensuring high performance and adherence to procedures. You will ensure products are operated efficiently, within the allocated scope of works and equipment operational limits, and that all work is carried out in compliance with relevant HSEQ guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Develop strong working relations with key stakeholders – clients, colleagues etc.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other Equipment Operators.
• Provide supervision to other Equipment Operators when required.
• Ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times.
• Liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns.
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.
• Ensure the safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment.
• Ensure equipment is correctly prepared and ready on time to meet Client or Company requirements.
• Stocktake equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the client and Company.
• Commission equipment at worksite and perform load test operations as per the clients’ requirements, completing all necessary paperwork.
• Operate equipment as per clients’ instructions, ensuring all daily checks and paperwork are completed.
• Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks and maintenance records.
• Complete DCSR sheets in full, with accurate times and descriptions including any observations, delays, damages, daily activities obtaining signed approval from the client.
• Demobilise equipment at the worksite and prepare for shipping, completing any necessary cargo manifests.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, investigate and rectify.
• Hand in project paperwork and expenses in a timely manner post project.
• Engage in any other reasonable activity as requested by Management.
• Attend project briefings & de-briefings.
• Attend client inductions/HIRA’s as and when required.
• Complete online client inductions and training as and when required.
• Participate in internal and external training courses where identified.
• Attend client FAT’s when requested.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners, and carousel systems, including leading operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently within project specifications.
• Hydraulic experience and/or a Mechanical/Engineering Trade.
• Relevant years’ experience operating machinery in offshore industry.
• Must hold a valid offshore medical certificate in accordance with Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) requirements.
• Offshore certification including OGUK survival or seamans health certificate.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in brings their own wonderful cultures and ways of working. As a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you'll get:

• 34 days holiday per annum
• Employer Pension contribution
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reduced membership of Costco card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You can apply by sending us a Resume with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group. We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.