Statutory Inspection Technician - Team Lead

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry.

Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, cables, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers’ projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.

• We are currently seeking a
• Statutory Inspection Technician – Team Lead to join our

Topside Division.

• Location
• Brightlingsea, United Kingdom
• Contract
• Full-time, permanent
• Start date February/March 2027
• Shift pattern 2 days on 2 days off
• Core Purpose
• Responsible for safe implementation of OEG Renewables policies and procedures at site/shift level on various offshore wind projects.

Taking a leading role in, mobilising, execution, and demobilising of statutory inspection work scopes on the Siemens DD 6.0 model WTG.

• Maintaining team performance in line with industry, client, project, and company requirements.

Motion Kinetic Software to monitor and track company and customer assets deployed on project.

• Being responsible for small teams.
• The role requires the team leader to assist in the implementation of company and project policies and procedures acting as the client liaison taking part in briefing/debriefings on daily offshore progress and planning.
• Role is primarily based offshore or living on shore with daily transit offshore.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

General

• Ensure team members are sufficiently equipped for statutory inspection projects.
• Management of project tooling and equipment.
• Management of project consumable stock items such as inspection tags and oils/greases.
• Daily reporting and inspection/checklists.
• Implementing OEG Renewables and client safe systems of work.

Inspection

• Conducting thorough examinations in line with local legislation such as LOLER and PUWER.
• Fire Extinguisher Inspection.
• TMSE Inspections.
• PFPE Inspections.
• Loose Lifting Equipment Inspections.
• Inspection of Hydraulic systems (PRV’s and accumulators).
• Inspection and Load Testing of WTG nacelle cranes.
• Inspection and Load Testing of Davit Cranes using water weights.
• *Inspection and Load Testing of man riding lifts.

Maintenance

• Able to service and maintain service lifts and cranes listed in “Certification – Required” section above.
• Able to troubleshoot faults and remedy.
• Able to conduct component exchange such as crane wires etc.

Leadership

• Managing current contractors and employee technicians with support from department manager.
• Managing company reporting on a site level.
• Supporting project manager in tooling and solution delivery.
• Creation of PDF documents.
• Management of project tooling and equipment files.
• Management of Motion Kinetic and My Compliance systems at site level.

Health and Safety

• Supervision of other team members.
• Promote a safe culture on site.
• Challenge unsafe acts, encourage technicians to do the same and to offer suggestions for improvement.
• Follow and promote adherence to the most recent OEG Renewables safe systems of work.
• Chair TBT’s.
• Work with project management to improve safety arrangements.
• Play an active part in the safety reporting system.
• Encourage team members to contribute to the safety reporting system.
• Follow and encourage adherence with the site rules.

Quality Control

• Daily checking of project reports to ensure the correct certification has been created and reports completed correctly.
• Logging of all process nonconformities.
• Take an active role in the continual improvement of OEG Renewables quality system and standards.

Environmental

• Dispose of waste in accordance with waste management procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience and competence within a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in reporting software, including Motion Kinetic.
• Ability to prioritise and organise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good understanding of LOLER, PUWER, PSSR and Fire Safety Regulations.
• Relevant vocational training, such as an apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline (desirable).
• LEEA Foundation – working towards LEEA General (desirable).

Qualifications

• Full UK clean driving licence.
• OEUK Medical.
• Chester Step – score of “Good” or higher.
• GWO BST, including Sea Survival.
• GWO Enhanced First Aid.
• GWO Advanced Rescue Training.
• GWO BTT.
• Wind Turbine Safety Rules.
• TMSE Inspection.
• BAFE Fire Extinguisher Inspection.
• Crane/Wire Rope Inspection.
• PSSR Inspection.
• Skyman TH250 I&M Certificate.
• HIAB V2/V4 I&M Certificate.
• ICM Wire Type Fall Arrest System Inspection Certificate.
• Davit certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.