At a Glance
- Tasks: Support offshore gas operations and enhance equipment reliability in a dynamic maintenance team.
- Company: Leading UK energy operator with a strong focus on innovation and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and potential for long-term contract extension.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth and travel to onshore and offshore assets.
- Why this job: Join a vital industry and make a real impact on energy operations while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree and 8+ years' experience in oil & gas or regulated industries.
An exciting opportunity to join a leading UK energy operator supporting offshore gas operations in the Southern North Sea.
Working within the Maintenance team, you’ll provide mechanical engineering support to help maximise the reliability, availability, and performance of critical offshore equipment including pumps, compressors, engines, valves, piping, vessels, and generator systems. This is a 37.5hrs per week, Monday–Friday office-based role in Norwich, with occasional travel to onshore and offshore assets. 12 month initial contract with a possibility of long-term extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mechanical engineering support across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Integrity, and Metering
- Support shutdowns, outages, and maintenance activities
- Carry out root cause failure investigations and identify reliability improvements
- Help reduce production losses and improve equipment performance
- Review maintenance strategies and support backlog reduction
- Specify and procure replacement equipment and services
- Support Management of Change processes and technical documentation updates
- Manage third-party vendors and contractor costs
- Use maintenance systems such as Maximo
- Carry out onshore and offshore site assurance surveys
- Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior staff
Requirements
- Engineering degree, HNC or HND qualified
- 8+ years’ experience within oil & gas or another highly regulated industry
- Strong knowledge of offshore mechanical equipment and maintenance practices
- Experience supporting rotating and static equipment
- Knowledge of hazardous area equipment and Management of Change processes
- Experience with CMMS systems such as Maximo
- Strong team player with a proactive and safety-focused approach
- Experience with valves, actuators, HVAC systems, hydraulic awareness, or CompEx mechanical competence would be advantageous.
Mechanical Engineer in Norwich employer: NES Group Ltd
At NES Group Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Aberdeen. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages leadership development. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and provides unique advantages such as competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.
