Offshore Mechanical Technician

Arion Energy Services Limited is an engineering, projects and operations services provider to the oil and gas, power and maritime industries. We are an agile and innovative company providing reliable solutions through our Adapt, Innovate and Resolve (AIR) approach to service delivery. We believe in developing exceptional teams to Adapt our services and tools to meet clients’ needs, Innovate solutions around project requirements and Resolve challenges to deliver expectations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Offshore Mechanical Technician

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are seeking a competent Offshore Mechanical Technician to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• The successful candidate will support safe and reliable offshore operations through troubleshooting, commissioning support, maintenance documentation, and coordination with other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and utility systems in accordance with the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Use and maintain workshop equipment, tools and instruments safely.
• Assist with pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Support stock control for mechanical spare parts and consumables.
• Coordinate maintenance and operational activities with other departments.
• Prepare permits and comply with Permit to Work procedures.
• Generate work orders, update maintenance records, and prepare required reports using the CMMS.
• Participate in training relevant to the role and provide on-the-job guidance to trainees and subordinates.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and integrity throughout all work activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• Extensive relevant marine industry experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• At least three years of experience maintaining production, marine, and utility equipment in the oil and gas industry.
• Alternatively, three years of experience in other positions on an FPSO or offshore installation may be considered.
• Good computer skills, including experience using a CMMS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• Ability to meet the applicable Competency Profile Task List and Training Matrix requirements.
• Completion of the Marlins English Language Assessment and OPITO Skills Assessment in line with the role requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with other teams.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Confidence, flexibility, integrity and reliability.
• Careful adherence to rules, procedures and safe working practices.
• Attention to detail, due diligence and effective listening skills.