At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our maintenance team to ensure the smooth operation of mechanical equipment.
- Company: Perenco, a leader in the Oil & Gas industry with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Rotational shifts with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental responsibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship in Engineering and experience in mechanical maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ 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, Demonstrate understanding of maintenance programmes, Demonstrate aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.
At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits.
Mechanical Technician in Wareham 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.
