At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and monitor mechanical equipment for safe and efficient operations.
- Company: Perenco, a leading company in the oil and gas industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical and dental insurance, flexible benefits, and generous holiday.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the energy sector.
- Qualifications: Recognised apprenticeship in engineering and experience in maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
This is a great opportunity to join Perenco’s maintenance team based at Wytch Farm, Dorset. The successful candidate shall work as part of a team to manage the maintenance and operational monitoring of mechanical equipment to ensure safe, environmentally sound, reliable, and efficient operation of the Wytch Farm production facility. This position operates on a rotational pattern of 4 X 10.5 hr shifts – 06:45/17:15. (Starting alternately on a Monday then Tuesday).
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Plan and execute scheduled preventive and breakdown maintenance activities on the following:
- Machinery (including pumps, compressors, combustion engines, fin fans, gearboxes) and associated auxiliary equipment and systems (including fuel, air and water utilities, sealing and lubrication systems etc.)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Piping systems, including PSVs, valves, filters, and associated equipment.
- Carry out all activities to company standards and procedures.
- Raise relevant permits within the agreed time period.
- Report relevant maintenance data for reliability analysis.
- Participate in failure investigations and identify reliability issues.
- Generate new work requests to highlight plant and equipment faults.
- Develop and review operational and maintenance procedures.
- Provide input and assistance for new projects including commissioning work.
- Work with vendors and sub-contractors as required.
- Promote high HSE standards and demonstrate responsibility for the safety of self and others minimising impact on production, and maximising plant availability.
- Employ Perenco Observation Safety Techniques (POST) to report safe and unsafe acts.
- Actively participate in a responsible waste management system.
- Attend and participate in the Operations morning shift meeting.
- Comply with requirements of MOC for Plant Modifications.
- Apply skills and knowledge in a practical and efficient manner and continually look for opportunities for improvement, cost saving and simplification.
Key Requirements Include:
- Qualifications:
- A recognised apprenticeship in relevant Engineering discipline.
- HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering Discipline (preferred).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience:
- A sound knowledge of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Experience in the Oil & Gas/Petrochemical or related industry.
- Broad experience of maintenance and fault finding on mechanical equipment.
- Personal Attributes:
- Ability to work unsupervised in a multidiscipline team environment.
- Ability to communicate and work well with others.
- Computer literate.
- Demonstrate understanding of maintenance programmes.
- Demonstrate aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.
Benefits: At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:
- Discretionary Bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Private Dental Insurance
- Flexible Benefit Allowance
- Life Assurance
- Excellent Pension Provision
- 23 Days Holiday
- Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme
Job location: Europe, United Kingdom, Wytch Farm (Dorset)
Candidate criteria:
- Education level: Other
- Experience level: 4 to 10 years
Mechanical Technician employer: Perenco
Perenco is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Wytch Farm, Dorset, where employees are empowered to lead and innovate within the Maintenance Team. With a strong focus on safety and efficiency, the company provides excellent benefits, including private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through training and development. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values your contributions and rewards your hard work with a discretionary bonus and profit-sharing scheme.
