Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Orion Group · Aberdeen City, Scotland

Maintenance Technician - Mechanical at Orion Group, based in Aberdeen City, Scotland. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Aberdeen City, Scotland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 hour ago
Closes
13 Oct 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

Reference 60900660

About the role

Responsibilities
  • Safe and efficient maintenance of all mechanical, rotating equipment and associated systems, including high frequency PMR work, completing planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical and HVAC systems.
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of rotating equipment maintenance including, mechanical seal changes, multistage pump cartridge replacements. Maintenance on rotary and reciprocating gas compressor and laser alignment of multi train equipment.
  • Raise quality permit requests within Permit To Work system identifying appropriate hazards and controls to allow work to be carried out safely.
  • Competent in flange management procedures for working on hydrocarbon joints.
  • Updating the electronic CMMS system SAP to provide details of task and work history, in addition to system reporting. Accountable for the execution and prioritising of assigned work orders in the 7 day plan.
  • Safety Critical equipment and planned preventative maintenance, repair, inspection, fault finding and vibration monitoring on mechanical equipment throughout the Platform Topsides. The range of equipment includes, but is not limited to the following:
 
Rotating Equipment
Process Pumps & Utilities
Gas Compression
Air Compressors
Power Generation Support
 
Production and Utility Equipment and Systems
Wellhead Equipment
Heat Exchangers
Production Valves
Filtration Systems
Hydrocyclones
HVAC Fans and Dampers
 
  • Act as system owner for mechanical and rotating equipment systems, developing regular system reports for the Onshore Maintenance Team. Works with equipment vendors to execute major maintenance activities; competence to work on pump and generator sets and mentor less experienced personnel up to this standard. Competent in use of procedures, maintains accurate and comprehensive records including, daily and trip handover documents, maintenance records.
 
  • Proactive member of the Offshore Team, advising Operations & Maintenance Departments in order to meet team deliverables and objectives. Member of the Installation’s Emergency Response Organisation; required to fulfil a role such as Emergency Response Team Member/Leader; Lifeboat Coxswain, First Aider.
 
  • Carry out the duties of “Performing Authority” P.A. and / or “AAA” Affected Area Authority as per Integrated Safe System of Work. Act as "IAM" Isolating Authority Mechanical to ensure isolations are adequately identified and applied.
 
Qualifications & Experience
  • Industry recognised Apprenticeship and relevant qualification (minimum S/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and background in heavy industrial rotating equipment. Extensive mechanical operations and maintenance competency, preferably gained in an offshore environment or oil and gas industry.
  • Must have the ability to compile technical reports with associated drawings as required, pertaining to mechanical systems or operations.
  • Proactive approach to HE&S initiatives.
  • Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a close, multi-discipline environment. Maintain positive and tactful relationships with others.
  • Demonstrate proactive, flexible and positive attitude. Share knowledge freely with others to ensure best practices.



People are our business worldwide
 
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.



Reference: 60900660 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 13 Oct 2026 · Listed via Orion Group

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