The posting
We are?
We are EnerMech, a specialist service company that delivers safe, integrated solutions for complex energy projects. For over 50 years, we’ve been energizing our clients across the world with unrivaled expertise, equipment, and technology that supports the entire asset life cycle – offshore and on land. We enable progress through our three global business lines: Energy Solutions, Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions, and Lifting Solutions. Within these areas, we offer a wide range of services, including cranes, lifting, fluid power, training, equipment rental, pipeline, subsea, process, and valves – all designed to help you optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve efficiency. With a focus on operational excellence, we deliver value through our customized integrated solutions. This approach reduces risk and enhances efficiencies making us a leading and trusted partner every step of the way.
Diversity & Inclusion
EnerMech is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. We believe that diversity enriches our team, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.
The Role?
The Ad-Hoc Crane Maintenance Mechanical Technician is responsible for carrying out the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of offshore crane mechanical systems, both on offshore platforms and in the onshore workshop. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting crane mechanical components offshore and performing disassembly, inspection, and reconditioning of crane parts in the onshore workshop. This position requires flexibility to alternate between offshore and onshore duties based on operational needs
Main Responsibilities & Key Result Areas
Offshore Crane Maintenance:
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and mechanical repairs on offshore cranes, winches, hoists, and related equipment to ensure they are in optimal working condition.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues on cranes, identifying faults in the hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Assist in the disassembly and assembly of crane components offshore, including gearboxes, hoists, brakes, drums, and hydraulic systems.
- Support the Offshore Crane Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring 5 Yearly Major Maintenance
- Overhauls are completed in a timely manner and downtime is minimized.
- Maintain accurate records of all offshore maintenance work, including work orders, inspection reports, and parts used.
- Collaborate with offshore personnel to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations while minimizing crane downtime.
- Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols during all mechanical maintenance activities offshore.
Onshore Workshop (Crane Component Overhaul):
- Work in the onshore workshop to disassemble, inspect, and overhaul critical crane mechanical components such as gearboxes, hoists, drums, and winches.
- Lead the mechanical overhaul of crane components, ensuring parts are refurbished, repaired, or replaced as needed to meet operational and safety standards.
- Conduct thorough inspections of crane parts, identifying wear, damage, or potential failure points, and recommending necessary repairs or replacements.
- Assemble and test crane components after overhauling to ensure they meet manufacturer specifications and operational requirements.
- Ensure proper documentation of all work performed in the workshop, including inspection results, repairs, and parts replacements.
- Collaborate with other workshop team members to ensure timely and efficient completion of crane overhauls.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the workshop, adhering to all workshop safety standards and procedures.
- Assist in the management of spare parts inventory for crane components, ensuring parts are ordered and available as required.
- Support the onshore workshop in the disassembly, inspection, overhauling, and reassembly of crane components such as winches, hoists, drums, and gearboxes.
Requirements
Essential
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications in mechanical, electrical, or crane maintenance fields are required.
- English Language (good writing and vocabulary).
- Minimum of 3 years offshore experience in a crane mechanical maintenance role.
- Hands-on experience in the mechanical maintenance and overhaul of cranes, winches, hoists, and related equipment.
- Previous experience in an onshore workshop setting, performing mechanical overhauls of crane components, is preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems (hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical) and their function within crane operations.
- Experience in stripping down and rebuilding winches, motors, and pumps.
- Experience in testing and pressure testing of crane components – cylinders etc
- Competent with Crane Maintenance and inspections.
- Able to understand Maintenance drawings / Hydraulic drawings / Isometric drawings etc.
- Ability to compile and complete technical maintenance procedures.
- Basic IT Skills – Word, Excel, etc.
Preferred
- A degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or related fields is a plus
- OPITO Approved BOSIET
- OGUK Medical
- Desire to increase technical and management skills.
- Offshore experience.
- SAP system knowledge.
Behaviors and Personal Qualities
- Safety-Focused: Prioritizes the safety of self and colleagues, ensuring all maintenance and overhaul activities are performed according to safety standards.
- Adaptable: Can easily transition between offshore and onshore responsibilities as required.
- Team Player: Works well with both offshore and onshore teams to ensure the efficient completion of crane maintenance and overhauls.
- Detail-Oriented: Ensures all work is completed with precision and in accordance with technical specifications and safety standards.
- Self-Starter: Takes initiative and is capable of working independently while also contributing to team efforts.
- Flexible attitude to working hours and shift patterns in order to get the job done.
- Personal integrity that can be a role model for all other members of staff.
