Mechanical technician

Site: Barrow-in-Furness
Job Type: 12-month contract, core role, 7 days on / 7 days off, 11-hour shifts

Undertake routine and non-routine mechanical maintenance and defect repairs to ensure the reliability, safety, and availability of plant and equipment for gas production, processing, and condensate storage.

Maintenance & Technical

• Perform routine and complex maintenance tasks per operational procedures.

• Investigate and resolve technical issues on critical plant.

• Prepare technical reports and maintain records for audits and analysis.

• Conduct commissioning and decommissioning activities.

• Contribute to plant modification design and implementation.

Supervision & Safety

• Supervise staff, vendors, and contractors to ensure safe, efficient work.

• Adhere to safe working practices, permitry, and plant protection protocols.

• Support emergency response duties and maintain competencies.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Maintain and develop technical and interpersonal skills.

• Collaborate effectively, influence constructively, and communicate clearly.

• Provide and receive feedback; participate in performance management.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Recognize and eliminate bias; promote inclusive behaviors.

• Treat all people equitably and respect protected characteristics.

• Experience in petrochemical process operations/maintenance.

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and plant processes.

• Knowledge of hazards, procedures, and safety regulations.

• Competent in written and verbal communication.

• Crane driving (Level 3) and emergency response training.

Preferred Training/Certifications

• Mechanical CompEx

• TMJI10 / TMJI19 Bolted Connections

• SBT 01/02 Small Bore Tubing

• Banksman Slinger

• Forklift Training

• Required: BTEC ONC / Ordinary Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Experience: Several years in mechanical roles within E&P industry.

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