Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineers are typically involved in the design, development, installation and maintenance of mechanical and rotating plant, equipment and machinery e.g. pumps, engines, turbines, which are used for processing and producing oil and gas at either onshore or offshore production installations. The primary focus is on safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. Of paramount importance is the responsibility to ensure that all activities comply with relevant company and industry technical and safety standards.
In the industry
Mechanical Engineers support the plant equipment both onshore and offshore to ensure that it remains efficient and productive. Mechanical Engineers can work for a range of companies including the Operators who own or manage production installations, major Engineering Contractors and Engineering Consultancies. Mechanical Engineers will interact as part of a larger engineering team, using knowledge and expertise from their own experience, as well as that of others. This will also involve working closely with other engineering disciplines (such as electrical, instrumentation, process and construction engineering), to ensure the highest quality of work. Typically based in onshore offices, Mechanical Engineers will undertake regular visits to production installations.
About this role
Typical duties
- Provides technical and engineering support and guidance to offshore or on site teams
- Monitors the performance of the mechanical systems
- Ensures that mechanical systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements
- Undertakes in-depth analyses/studies of problems and identifies longer-term solutions and/or options
- Supports production installations with maintenance planning, delivery and troubleshooting activities
- Reviews and comments on supplier information and assists with specification and ordering of materials and equipment, and inspection and testing activities
- Produces budgets and plans for specific studies or modifications and manages the cost control process
- Undertakes general Project Engineering studies and activities
- Develops procedures relating to mechanical operations, design and maintenance
- Ensures safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations
- Ensures activities comply with relevant industry/company codes and standards
- Designs and specifies new or replacement equipment
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Mechanical Technician
Mechanical Technicians carry out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of mechanical systems, rotating plant, equipment and machinery e.g. pumps, engines, turbines.
In the industry
Mechanical Technicians may work directly for an operator or a major contractor, and normally report to the Maintenance Supervisor, or may report to a specific Shift Supervisor on larger installations. This role is vital in ensuring that mechanical systems and equipment used onshore and offshore are maintained in a safe condition and meet safety and technical standards. This role can be based at either an onshore or offshore production installation, or at onshore yard / workshop sites. Works closely with maintenance supervisors and technicians form other technical disciplines and liaises with onshore maintenance support teams, vendors, contractors and specialist companies
About this role
Typical duties
- Carries out routine maintenance and testing activities
- Completes fault-finding and repair of mechanical systems and equipment
- Modifies, repairs or replaces systems and equipment Installs new systems and equipment as required
- Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work (ISSOW) / Permit to Work preparation
- Interprets technical drawings and updates with any changes following the installation of new systems and equipment
- Orders spares and consumables as required on an ongoing basis
- Prepares reports on work activities
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times Provides support as part of the installation emergency response team
Instrument Engineer
Instrument Engineers are typically involved in the design, development, installation and maintenance of measuring instruments and equipment that are used in design and configuration of automated systems e.g. fire and gas, process control, turbine operating systems, which are used for processing and producing oil and gas at either onshore or offshore production installations. This typically involves improving system productivity, reliability, safety, optimisation and stability. The primary focus is on safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. Of paramount importance is the responsibility to ensure that all activities comply with relevant company and industry technical and safety standards.
In the industry
Instrument Engineers support the instrument and control equipment both onshore and offshore to ensure that it remains efficient and productive. Instrument Engineers can work for a range of companies including the Operators who own or manage production installations, major Engineering Contractors and Engineering Consultancies. Instrument Engineers will interact as part of a larger engineering team, using knowledge and expertise from their own experience, as well as that of others. This will also involve working closely with other engineering disciplines (such as electrical, mechanical, process and construction engineering), to ensure the highest quality of work. Typically based in onshore offices, Instrument Engineers will undertake regular visits to production installations.
About this role
Typical duties
- Provides technical and engineering support and guidance to offshore or on site teams
- Monitors the performance of the electrical and electronic systems
- Ensures that electrical and electronic systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements
- Undertakes in-depth analyses/studies of problems and identifies longer-term solutions and/or options
- Supports production installations with maintenance planning, delivery and troubleshooting activities
- Reviews and comments on supplier information and assists with specification and ordering of materials and equipment, and inspection and testing activities
- Produces budgets and plans for specific studies or modifications and manages the cost control process
- Undertakes general Project Engineering studies and activities
- Develops procedures relating to mechanical operations, design and maintenance
- Ensures safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations
- Ensures activities comply with relevant industry/company codes and standards
- Designs and specifies new or replacement equipment
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Instrument Technician
Instrument Technicians carry out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic and instrument based equipment and process control and safety systems e.g. fire and gas, process control, turbine operating systems.
In the industry
Instrument Technicians may work directly for an operator or a major contractor, and normally report to the Maintenance Supervisor, or may report to a specific Shift Supervisor on larger installations. This role is vital in ensuring that instrumentation and control systems and equipment used onshore and offshore are maintained in a safe condition and meet safety and technical standards. This role can be based at either an onshore or offshore production installation, or at onshore yard / workshop sites. Works closely with maintenance supervisors and technicians form other technical disciplines and liaises with onshore maintenance support teams, vendors, contractors and specialist companies
About this role
Typical duties
- Carries out routine maintenance and testing activities
- Completes fault-finding and repair of instrumentation / electronic systems and equipment
- Modifies, repairs or replaces systems and equipment
- Installs new systems and equipment as required
- Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work (ISSOW) / Permit to Work preparation
- Interprets technical drawings and updates with any changes following the installation of new systems and equipment
- Orders spares and consumables as required on an ongoing basis
- Prepares reports on work activities
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
- Provides support as part of the installation emergency response team
Electrical Technician
Electrical Technicians carry out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment e.g. power generation and distribution systems, motors, control systems and electrical equipment.
In the industry
Electrical Technicians may work directly for an operator or a major contractor, and normally report to the Maintenance Supervisor, or may report to a specific Shift Supervisor on larger installations. This role is vital in ensuring that electrical systems and equipment used onshore and offshore are maintained in a safe condition and meet safety and technical standards. This role can be based at either an onshore or offshore production installation, or at onshore yard / workshop sites. Works closely with maintenance supervisors and technicians form other technical disciplines and liaises with onshore maintenance support teams, vendors, contractors and specialist companies
About this role
Typical duties
- Carries out routine maintenance and testing activities
- Completes fault-finding and repair of electrical systems and equipment
- Modifies, repairs or replaces systems and equipment Installs new systems and equipment as required
- Participates in Risk Assessments as part of Integrated Safe System Of Work (ISSOW) / Permit to Work preparation
- Interprets technical drawings and updates with any changes following the installation of new systems and equipment
- Orders spares and consumables as required on an ongoing basis
- Prepares reports on work activities
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
- Provides support as part of the installation emergency response team
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers are typically involved in the design, development, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and / or components e.g. power generation and distribution systems, motors, control systems and electrical equipment, which are used for processing and producing oil and gas at either onshore or offshore production installations. The primary focus is on safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. Of paramount importance is the responsibility to ensure that all activities comply with relevant company and industry technical and safety standards.
In the industry
Electrical Engineers support the electrical equipment both onshore and offshore to ensure that it remains efficient and productive. Electrical Engineers can work for a range of companies including the Operators who own or manage production installations, major Engineering Contractors and Engineering Consultancies. Electrical engineers will interact as part of a larger engineering team, using knowledge and expertise from their own experience, as well as that of others. This will also involve working closely with other engineering disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation, process and construction engineering), to ensure the highest quality of work. Typically based in onshore offices, Electrical Engineers will undertake regular visits to production installations.
About this role
Typical duties
- Provides technical and engineering support and guidance to offshore or on site teams
- Monitors the performance of the electrical and electronic systems
- Ensures that electrical and electronic systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements
- Undertakes in-depth analyses/studies of problems and identifies longer-term solutions and/or options
- Supports production installations with maintenance planning, delivery and troubleshooting activities
- Reviews and comments on supplier information and assists with specification and ordering of materials and equipment, and inspection and testing activities
- Produces budgets and plans for specific studies or modifications and manages the cost control process
- Undertakes general Project Engineering studies and activities
- Develops procedures relating to mechanical operations, design and maintenance
- Ensures safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations
- Ensures activities comply with relevant industry/company codes and standards
- Designs and specifies new or replacement equipment
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Process Engineer
Process Engineers are responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and improvement of large equipment and facilities which are used for processing and producing oil and gas at either onshore or offshore production installations. The primary focus is on safety, reliability, quality and sustainability. Of paramount importance is the responsibility to ensure that all activities comply with relevant company and industry technical and safety standards.
In the industry
Process Engineers support the process plant and equipment both onshore and offshore to ensure that it remains efficient and productive. Process Engineers can work for a range of companies including the Operators who own or manage production installations, major Engineering Contractors and Engineering Consultancies. Typically based in onshore offices, process Engineers will undertake regular visits to production installations.
About this role
Typical duties
- Undertakes regular site visits to production installations, either onshore or offshore
- Carries out technical studies and recommends improvements which will increase productivity or enhance equipment performance
- Undertakes front-end engineering design work for new processing plant and facilities
- Takes part in risk assessments, study work and plans modifications to process plant or equipment
- Provides technical support to on-site personnel
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Control Room Operator (CRO)
Control Room Operators are responsible for the operation of software and associated production control systems which controls oil and gas production, utilities and safety systems to ensure that production targets are achieved in a safe and efficient manner.
In the industry
CROs may work directly for an operator or a major contractor, and normally report to the Production Supervisor, or may report to a specific Shift Supervisor on larger installations. This role is vital to the safe and effective delivery of production in the Oil and Gas Industry. This role can be based at either an onshore or offshore production installation and will sit as part of a dedicated team in a central control room from where they can monitor all production, safety and utilities plant operations. This is a vital role in ensuring the overall safety of production operations at a production installation.
About this role
Typical duties
- Maintains continual monitoring of all well / process / utilities systems and equipment and makes suitable adjustments to ensure production is optimised
- Reacts appropriately and in a timely manner to any production or safety-related alarms or upsets
- Controls plant operations in a safe and efficient manner
- Safely and efficiently shuts down and restarts production, safety and utilities plant when required, in accordance with plant operating procedures and parameters
- Liaises closely with the maintenance team on the delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance activities
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
- Provides support as part of the installation emergency response team
Production Operator / Technician
Production Operators / Technicians are responsible for the operation of oil and gas production, utilities and safety systems to ensure that production targets are achieved in a safe and efficient manner.
In the industry
Production Operators / Technicians may work directly for an operator or a major contractor, and normally report to the Production Supervisor, or may report to a specific Shift Supervisor on larger installations. This role is vital to the safe and effective delivery of production in the Oil and Gas Industry. This role can be based at either an onshore or offshore production installation.
About this role
Typical duties
- Operates the plant, utilities and equipment used for processing
- Oil / Gas Prepares plant and equipment for maintenance
- Carries out regular site checks and risk assessments before starting work
- Produces reports on how much oil or gas is being produced
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
- Provides support as part of the installation emergency response team
Drilling Engineer
Drilling engineers develop, plan, cost and supervise the operations necessary for drilling oil and gas wells. They can be involved throughout the lifecycle of a well, from the initial well design to testing, completion and abandonment. Engineers can be employed on land, on offshore platforms or on mobile drilling units either by the operating oil company, a specialist drilling contractor or a service company. The role can involve administering drilling and service contracts, engineering design, the planning of wells and supervising the drilling crew on site. Ensuring the overall Safety of drilling engineering operations is a primary responsibility.
In the industry
Works closely with other technical departments including Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, and Reservoir Engineering to drill for oil and gas in new or existing fields. Also works closely with the Commercial department. A Drilling Engineer can be employed onshore or offshore, either working for an operator, a service company, a specialist drilling contractor or a consultancy.
About this role
Typical duties
- Plans the overall drilling programme and designs the well in line with company, safety and industry standards
- Prepares well data sheets, designs and selects well-head equipment
- Prepares overall budget and monitors costs
- Draws up drilling programmes, taking account of desired production flow rates
- Monitors the daily progress of well operations, and keeps track of daily costs
- Compares actual costs with expenditure proposals and recommends cost-effective changes
- Co-ordinates the work of offshore drilling teams
- Analyses drilling performance and factors affecting safety, cost and efficiency
- Compiles charts, reports and management presentations
- Provides a range of drilling engineering support and technical advice and guidance within the business
- Uses a range of specialist technical software, analytical tools, and Microsoft Office suite
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Completions Engineer
Completions Engineers develop plans for production from new wells and to improve the production from existing wells. All available data has to be taken into account, such as information about the well pressure, temperature and the reservoir formation. A completion engineer designs and monitors the installation of well completions and helps devise methods to improve oil and gas well production. Ensuring the overall Safety of drilling completion operations is a primary responsibility
In the industry
Works closely with drilling engineering and other technical departments including Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, and Reservoir Engineering to drill for oil and gas in new or existing fields. Also works closely with the Commercial department. A Completions Engineer can be employed onshore or offshore, either working for an operator, a service company, a specialist drilling contractor or a consultancy.
About this role
Typical duties
- Designs and supervises the initial well completion in line with company, safety and industry standards
- Collaborates with the rest of the well delivery team departments, local authorities and industry regulators
- Makes sure that the well delivery process has been designed safely and is within the expected time and budget
- Oversees well intervention, appraisal and testing activities
- Examines and makes recommendations to solve well design problems, and to maximise daily output in a safe manner
- Models expected completion performance, and monitors / evaluates the actual result
- Examines well test results and advises on well stimulation techniques
- Organises equipment, deliveries, staff, and the actual work of the completion itself
- Compiles charts, reports and management presentations
- Provides a range of drilling completions support and technical advice and guidance within the business
- Uses a range of specialist technical software, analytical tools, and Microsoft Office suite
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Mudlogger
Mudloggers are normally based offshore to collect and monitor information from drilling operations and rock samples using a variety of equipment and laboratory techniques. The information gathered is passed on to the drilling team for operational purposes. Usually based on a drilling rig or platform for two or three weeks at a time, followed by two of three weeks rest period onshore. Work is undertaken on a shift basis day and night, usually working 12 hours at a time.
In the industry
Works closely with drilling engineering and completions teams, to drill for oil and gas in new or existing fields. Mudloggers can be employed onshore or offshore, and are typically hired by specialist drilling and well services companies that provide contracted services to the operating companies. Mudloggers support the Data Engineers / Crew Chief by collecting rock samples and carrying out analysis of the samples. The role is integral to the exploration and production process.
About this role
Typical duties
- Collects, processes, logs and analyses rock samples collected from drilling operations
- Monitors computer recordings of drilling activities
- Uses a computer to interpret and analyse information and shares this with the drilling team on a regular basis
- Carries out on site maintenance as required
- Prepares written reports as required by the drilling team or operator
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
- Provides support as part of the drilling emergency response team
Roustabout
The Roustabout role is to keep the drilling area tidy and in good working order. Usually based on a drilling rig or platform for two or three weeks at a time, followed by two of three weeks rest period onshore. Work is undertaken on a shift basis day and night, usually working 12 hours at a time.
About this role
Typical duties
- Cleans, scrapes and paints the drilling deck and equipment
- Off loads supplies and moves them to storage areas
- Moves supplies and equipment to the work site
- Uses lifting equipment to load and stack equipment
- Helps to maintain and repair drilling equipment
- Assists with the mixing of chemicals for drilling operations
- Provides general support as required to the Toolpusher and drilling crew
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
- Provides support as part of the drilling emergency response team
In the industry
Working as part of a drilling team on offshore facilities.
Petroleum Geologist
Petroleum Geologists are scientists who focus on the extraction and estimation of oil, gas and other combustible resources buried in the Earth. Geologists are responsible for finding new reserves of oil and gas, and for getting as much oil or gas out of existing fields as possible.
In the industry
Works closely with other technical departments including Geophysics, Petrophysics, and Reservoir Engineering to find and extract oil and gas from existing fields as well as searching for potential new targets. Also works closely with the Commercial department. Mainly employed by Operators or Geoscience Consultancy firms.
About this role
Typical duties
- Gathers and studies seismic data
- Builds geological models of the reservoir or fields Identifies and defines the properties of a reservoir
- Assesses the geological risk
- Plans development and exploration wells
- Compiles charts, reports and management presentations
- Provides a range of geophysical support and technical advice and guidance within the business
- Uses a range of specialist Geosciences technical software, analytical tools, and Microsoft Office suite
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Geophysicist
Geophysicists interpret seismic data to create maps of the build-up of hydrocarbons and they also study the physical properties of rocks. Geophysicists gather and evaluate well data that helps build reservoir models to predict the potential flow from the reservoir.
In the industry
Works closely with other technical departments including Geology, Petrophysics, and Reservoir Engineering to incorporate seismic interpretation and mapping into field development and modelling workflows to find and extract oil and gas from existing fields as well as searching for potential new targets. Also works closely with the Commercial department. Mainly employed by Operators or Geoscience Consultancy firms.
About this role
Typical duties
- Advises on suitable seismic measurement and data-processing techniques
- Designs seismic data acquisition plans Interprets seismic data to create maps
- Measures reservoir volumes
- Assesses potential oil and gas yield
- Compiles charts, reports and management presentations
- Provides a range of geophysical support and technical advice and guidance within the business
- Uses a range of specialist Geosciences technical software, analytical tools, and Microsoft Office suite
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
Rigger
Riggers are employed predominantly in the oil and gas fabrication and construction industry. They are involved in the fabrication and construction of oil and gas equipment and major production facilities. They are responsible for the set up, repair and maintenance of rigging equipment for construction projects, and to support personnel in gaining access to difficult to reach areas during construction, operations, maintenance or cleaning tasks.
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Typical duties
- Attaches loads to rigging equipment to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
- Attaches pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures using bolts and clamps
- Controls the movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using specialist rigging equipment
- Dismantles and stores rigging equipment after use
- Fabricates, sets up, and repairs rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools
- Selects appropriate equipment such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules
- Signals or verbally directs personnel engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials
- Tests rigging equipment to ensure safety and reliability and maintains rigging equipment in a safe and usable condition, and in line with rigging regulations
- Removes any items of rigging equipment which is deemed to be unsafe or beyond repair
- Works in a safe manner at all times, ensuring that the permit to work system is followed
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
In the industry
Riggers form an important part of a fabrication / construction team to ensure that structures, pipe work and other items are fabricated in line with specification and in a safe manner. Riggers are found in a variety of organizations including major Engineering Contractors, Drilling Contractors, Construction and Fabrication Specialists, service companies and equipment suppliers. They may be based onshore in a workshop or a construction yard, or offshore on a platform or drilling rig. By the nature of activity, much of the work is conducted outside and involves working at height and in all weathers. The role will involve shift work, which may have early starts and late finishes.
Welder
Welders are employed predominantly in the oil and gas fabrication and construction industry. They are involved in the fabrication and construction of oil and gas equipment and major production facilities. Welders are responsible for cutting, shaping and joining sections of metal, alloys or other materials using specialist welding methods and according to specific design drawings and specifications. Common types of welding including oxyacetylene, metal inert gas (MIG), manual metal arc (MMA), tungsten inert gas (TIG), laser and ultrasonic.
About this role
Typical duties
- Uses suitable safety equipment e.g. harnesses, cradles, protective personal equipment
- Selects materials to be cut or joined
- Follows engineering instructions and drawings and ensures that welding procedures are followed in line with specific welding codes
- Uses the most suitable welding method for the job Inspects and tests cuts and joins
- Works in a safe manner at all times, ensuring that the permit to work system is followed
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
In the industry
Welders form an important part of a fabrication / construction team to ensure that structures, pipe work and other items are fabricated in line with specification and in a safe manner. Welders are found in a variety of organisations including major Engineering Contractors, Drilling Contractors, Construction and Fabrication Specialists, service companies and equipment suppliers. They may be based onshore in a workshop or construction yard, or offshore on a platform or drilling rig. In addition they are often employed on major oil and gas construction projects both in the UK and internationally. The role will involve shift work, which may have early starts and late finishes.
Scaffolder
Scaffolders are employed predominantly in the oil and gas fabrication and construction industry. They are involved in the fabrication and construction of oil and gas equipment and major production facilities. They are responsible for erecting and dismantling scaffolding and associated equipment that allows personnel to reach higher working levels, or to access difficult to reach areas during construction, operations, maintenance or cleaning tasks.
About this role
Typical duties
- Uses suitable safety equipment e.g. harnesses, cradles, protective personal equipment
- Loads and unloads scaffolding equipment
- Sets up base plates and scaffolding poles
- Fixes the scaffolding to the structure to make it stable
- Lays planks (walkways) along the scaffolding
- Fixes guard rails and safety netting
- Takes down the scaffolding at the end of the job
- Maintains scaffolding equipment in a safe and usable condition, and in line with scaffolding regulations
- Removes any items of scaffolding equipment which is deemed to be unsafe or beyond repair
- Works in a safe manner at all times, ensuring that the permit to work system is followed
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
In the industry
Scaffolders form an important part of a fabrication / construction team to ensure that structures, pipe work and other items are fabricated in line with specification and in a safe manner. Scaffolders are normally employed by specialist companies or construction firms who provide scaffolding services both offshore and onshore. They may be based onshore in a workshop or a construction yard, or offshore on a platform or drilling rig. By the nature of activity, much of the work is conducted outside and involves working at height and in all weathers. The role will involve shift work, which may have early starts and late finishes.
Painter / Coater
Painters / Coaters are employed predominantly in the oil and gas fabrication and construction industry. They are involved in the fabrication and construction of oil and gas equipment and major production facilities. They are responsible for removing old paintwork using abrasive blasting methods and then applying new coatings with industrial paint spraying equipment.
About this role
Typical duties
- Uses suitable safety equipment e.g. harnesses, cradles, protective personal equipment
- Prepares work areas using special treatments and abrasive blasting
- Applies industrial finishes using paint spraying methods
- Maintains painting and coating equipment in a safe and usable condition, and in line with painting and coating regulations
- Removes any items of painting and coating equipment which is deemed to be unsafe or beyond repair
- Works in a safe manner at all times, ensuring that the permit to work system is followed
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
In the industry
Painters / Coaters form an important part of a fabrication / construction team to ensure that structures, pipe work and other items are fabricated in line with specification and in a safe manner. Painters / Coaters are normally employed by specialist companies or construction firms who provide painting and coating services both offshore and onshore. They may be based onshore in a workshop or construction yard, or offshore on a platform or drilling rig. By the nature of activity, much of the work is conducted outside and involves working at height and in all weathers. The role will involve shift work, which may have early starts and late finishes.
Crane Operator
Crane Operators work as part of the offshore logistics team and are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of pedestal cranes mainly offshore but also onshore in yards, marine bases, etc. A primary responsibility is for ensuring all aspects of health and safety compliance and reporting are met.
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Typical duties
- Competently and safely operates cranes under the direction of platform/vessel personnel in in accordance with prevailing weather conditions
- Operates cranes within the maximum permitted rating and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and operating procedures at all times
- Forms part of the Emergency Response Team
- Carries out daily routine checks on the crane in accordance with the maintenance procedures and pre-start check list
- Maintains cranes in a clean, tidy and watertight condition and ensure external and internal paintwork is corrosion free at all times
- Instructs and assists maintenance personnel in crane maintenance and repair activities as required
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to installation supervision / management
- Carries out Banksman-slinger duties, ensuring safety in crane, rigging and slinging operations, as required
- Reports any breaches of safety procedures to supervision / management
- Actively participates in and promotes company health and safety campaigns, policies and procedures, and ensures personal safety and that of colleagues at all times
In the industry
Crane Operators play a key role in supporting the logistics associated with offshore production installations. The movement of equipment, materials and supplies offshore and onshore is essential to ensuring operations are maintained and that equipment and supplies are delivered to offshore installations safely and in a timely manner. Crane operators are primarily employed by specialist crane operating companies, but may also be employed by Engineering Contractors and Drilling Contractors. The role will involve shift work, which may have early starts and late finishes.