Introduction

Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician with strong technical and leadership skills? As a Senior Mechanical Technician, you will lead technicians while supporting the pre-commissioning, commissioning and functional testing of mechanical equipment on FPSO/FSO projects.

What are you going to do

As a Senior Mechanical Technician, you will:

  • Lead a group of technicians and apply strong mechanical knowledge to support commissioning activities.
  • Receive and understand instructions from the Commissioning Engineer, assign work to individual technicians and ensure tasks are completed within the planned time.
  • Provide clear day-to-day reporting and feedback on assigned activities.
  • Execute pre-commissioning, commissioning and functional testing of mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors and lubrication oil skids.
  • Carry out isolations and de-isolations on mechanical equipment and piping systems.
  • Perform line walks prior to system energization.
  • Conduct or attend Toolbox Talks to ensure full understanding of the work scope and PTW requirements.
  • Manage commissioning activities on site, including tools, ship-loose items, consumables and spares.
  • Liaise with vendors to support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities related to vendor packages.
  • Troubleshoot faults arising during commissioning tests.
  • Complete and submit commissioning documentation, including check sheets, test procedures and red-line markup drawings.
  • Close out punch-list items.
  • Prepare tri-party walk work packs and attend tri-party punch walks as required.
  • Attend daily VSCC / Permit to Work meetings as advised by the supervisor.
  • Maintain up-to-date site drawings and documentation, including red-line markup drawings.
  • Prepare daily timesheet submissions and work in accordance with the commissioning schedule.

Essential skills and knowledge 

To be considered for this position, you should have:

  • A Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant trade certificate.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in related fields.
  • Relevant commissioning experience on more than three FPSO/FSO projects.
  • The ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
  • An understanding of hazardous areas and ATEX requirements.
  • Experience using tools and test equipment, including laser alignment tools, vibration monitors and noise meters.
  • Familiarity with P&IDs and layout drawings.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and process systems.
  • Experience handling hydraulic units.
  • Experience commissioning GTG and gas compressor packages.
  • Good documentation skills, including red-line and as-built drawing markup preparation.
  • Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
  • Previous experience or involvement in N2-He leak testing is preferred.
  • Rigging andlifting certification is preferred.

What we offer

Closing: November 15, 2026

Do you have any questions about this vacancy?

Vacancy reference: CR-292423

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Guillaume Merlier

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