General information
Reference
2026-2677
Function
Onshore – Asset
Job title
Mechanical Engineer
Job description
PBS Offshore (Ponticelli UK Ltd) are seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our team. This will be on a 1 year fixed term contract and we would consider both full time and 30 hour per week candidates. This role will be responsible for providing critical day-to-day support for offshore operations within their designated asset, ensuring the integrity, reliability, and efficiency of mechanical systems, including both static and rotating equipment.
Key Deliverables:
- Provide daily mechanical engineering support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems across the designated asset or site
- Address and resolve technical issues raised by the site team within a 0-14 day timeframe, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Maintain close links with Technical Authorities to preserve the integrity of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standard and safety requirements. - Ensure all planned maintenance activities are identified and integrated into both short and long-term asset plans, with a focus on optimising maintenance activities.
- Coordinate with vendors to support planned and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring that all necessary resources and expertise are available.
- Collaborate with reliability engineers and other onshore Mechanical Engineers to support reliability improvement program, RCM analyses, and maintenance strategy development.
- Engage in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes and investigations to identify and implement solutions to mechanical issues.
- Proactively support and promote Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) processes, ensuring that all mechanical operations adhere to safety standards.
- Regularly liaise with key stakeholders to review and update mechanical maintenance content in SAP and CMMS (UNISOL) systems.
- Provide technical expertise during project execution and shutdown periods, contributing to preparation and implementation phases.
Profile
Qualifications and Work Experience:
Essential: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Desirable: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Desirable: SAP user certification, SCQF Level 5 or higher.
Essential: Experience in Mechanical Engineering within the energy sector, specifically offshore experience.
Desirable: Experience with both static and rotating equipment maintenance.
Job Specific Knowledge:
Essential: Strong understanding of mechanical systems in an offshore environment.
Essential: Experience in maintenance/project planning and execution, specifically work scope preparation.
Skills:
Essential: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Essential: Ability to work effectively within a team and manage relationships with stakeholders.
Desirable: Critical analysis skills and decision-making capacity.
Socio-professional category
Employee / Technician / Supervisor
Contract type
2-Fixed Term
Large displacement
No
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, Ecosse, Grampian
Location
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
7- Others
Minimum level of experience required
All levels of experience
Mechanical Engineer in Aberdeen employer: Ponticelli Freres
PBS (Ponticelli) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Westhill, Aberdeen, where innovation and operational excellence are at the forefront of our asset management strategies. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. With a commitment to safety and compliance, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working in a sector that is both challenging and rewarding, ensuring that every contribution is valued and impactful.
