Telecoms Technician

Our client an oil and gas Operator is seeking an experienced Telecoms Technician to join their production operations team. This will be an initial 12-month PAYE contract position. The role will be in Morecambe hub.

Purpose of Role:

This role exists to maintain offshore telecoms systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient offshore operations. The role holder performs maintenance, repair and replacement activities in own area of expertise, according to work programmes, the MMS, maintenance planning and budget, to maximize the equipment reliability and availability and reduce replacement costs. This needs to be done in liaison with the E&I Team lead and production team leader and in compliance with applicable legislative requirements, existing procedures and standards, including HSEQ.

Key Role Deliverables:

• Telecoms Maintenance - Maintain safety instrumented systems to design and performance standards, conduct planned and unplanned maintenance, repair and replacement activities on the offshore systems, according to the work programme, maintenance planning.
• Troubleshooting - Execute urgent and first line maintenance to determine the best way to resolve the situation and reduce the impact of consequences. Perform root causes analysis of unexpected and structural failures.
• Inspections and Calibration - Carry out planned inspections, identify problems and take corrective action as needed.
• Detailed Work Planning - Prioritize and plan own planned and unplanned maintenance activities within own area of expertise during the shift, in line with the work program and offshore operational planning.
• Stock Requisition - Identify replacement parts and other stock that needs to be requisitioned. Move stock and materials to and from all work sites and perform work activities neatly and efficiently, according to appropriate procedures, including HSEQ, to guarantee sufficient availability of material and its use in a safe, environmentally sound way
• Administration - Administer work orders, maintenance activities, system modifications and other relevant information into MMS in line with operating procedures and formats, to ensure the availability and accuracy of information during maintenance or modification activities and comply with legislation and HSEQ standards. This includes communicating relevant information to the next shift, according to handover reporting format
• Vendor Supervision - Guide contract personnel or specialist in own area of expertise, supervise, review and evaluate the quality of their repair or maintenance activities according to industry, legislative and Client’s Energy standards.
• Health, Safety, Environment and Quality - Comply with HSEQ procedures, rules and regulations and contribute to building awareness among other personnel in and outside the department, to maintain and continuously improve a safe and healthy working environment. Conduct and/or attend safety briefings, recognize and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions to minimize accidents, incidents and environmental harm. Participate in the emergency team to ensure fast resolution of emergency situations and protect the safety and security of all personnel and equipment.

You have:

• Proven telecoms offshore experience in the E&P industry
• Familiar with mathematical calculations and conversions utilised in the calibration and testing of devices
• Good communication and organisational skills

Qualifications

Vocational level, Instrumental or Electrical Engineering

Current valid Offshore Survival, Offshore Medical and MIST

Compex - Ex01-04