Maintenance Engineer Offshore Cranes and Lifting Appliances - Contractor

Summary: The Maintenance Engineer Offshore Cranes and Lifting Appliances role at Petrofac involves providing independent consultancy services for the integrity and performance of offshore cranes and lifting appliances. The position is a 6-month contractor role based in Aberdeen, UK, and operates outside IR35, allowing engagement through limited companies. The consultant will be responsible for advising on inspection strategies, engaging with vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional engineering services focused on the assurance, maintenance, and operational readiness of offshore cranes and lifting appliances.
• Advise on inspection and certification strategies for cranes and lifting appliances in line with regulatory and client standards.
• Engage with third-party vendors and inspection bodies as an independent technical authority.
• Support risk assessments, HAZOP/HAZID reviews, and offshore readiness processes.
• Review technical documentation and inspection reports submitted by subcontractors and vendors.
• Participate in planning sessions, offshore surveys, and functional testing as per project requirements.
• Offer independent input into maintenance strategies, technical responses, and vendor evaluations.
• Produce workpacks, technical reports, and inspection documentation to support lifting equipment integrity and compliance.
• Develop and submit maintenance planning documentation, including job cards and campaign schedules.
• Prepare and review procurement requisitions, equipment specifications, and vendor scopes.
• Compile condition assessments and spares lists, including updates to asset registers.
• Deliver site survey reports, functional test witness documentation, and change control records.
• Provide progress and cost-tracking reports related to lifting equipment activities.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in maintenance engineering for offshore cranes and lifting appliances.
• Strong knowledge of inspection and certification standards.
• Experience in risk assessments and HAZOP/HAZID processes.
• Ability to engage with third-party vendors and inspection bodies.
• Proficiency in reviewing technical documentation and inspection reports.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Capability to produce technical reports and maintenance planning documentation.
• Experience in compliance with safety and operational regulations.
• Independent decision-making skills within the framework of contractual obligations.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Aberdeen

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other