Job Title



Engine Room Maintenance Technician (Offshore FPSO)



Location



Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) – Offshore

Employment Type



Rotation-Based Offshore Assignment (e.g., 21/21 or 28/28 rotation)

Job Purpose



The Engine Room Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out routine, preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on engine room machinery and auxiliary mechanical systems onboard the FPSO. The role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of marine utility systems, power generation equipment, pumps, compressors, fuel systems, and associated machinery. Working under the direction of the Chief Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor, the technician helps maintain engine room equipment in accordance with Company maintenance programmes, OEM recommendations, Class Society requirements, and applicable maritime and offshore regulations.

Key Responsibilities



Engine Room Maintenance

Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

Routine Inspection & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Planning Support

Documentation

HSSEQ Responsibilities

Team Support



Qualifications

Essential



• National Diploma, Trade Certificate, or Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or a related discipline.
• Recognised Mechanical or Marine Engineering trade qualification.
• Offshore survival certification (e.g., BOSIET/FOET or equivalent).
• Valid Offshore Medical Certificate.

Preferred



• Certificate of Competency (Engine Room Watch Rating or Marine Engineering qualification).
• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical or Marine Engineering.
• SAP PM or equivalent CMMS training.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems training.

Experience



Essential



• Minimum 3–5 years experience maintaining engine room or marine mechanical equipment in the oil and gas, marine, offshore, or power generation industry.
• Previous offshore experience on an FPSO, offshore production platform, drilling rig, offshore support vessel, or merchant vessel.
• Experience with diesel generators, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary machinery.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.

Preferred



• Experience supporting marine utility systems on floating production facilities.
• Experience during dry dockings, shutdowns, or major overhaul campaigns.
• Experience working with Class Society inspection requirements.

Knowledge



• Marine engine room systems
• Diesel engine maintenance
• Auxiliary machinery maintenance
• Fuel, lubrication, cooling, and hydraulic systems
• Pumps and compressors
• Ballast and bilge systems
• Firefighting and emergency systems
• Preventive maintenance methodologies
• CMMS (SAP PM preferred)
• Permit to Work (PTW) and LOTO procedures
• MARPOL environmental requirements
• Offshore HSSEQ standards

Skills



• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Equipment overhaul and maintenance
• Reading mechanical drawings and P&IDs
• Precision measurement and alignment
• Safe use of workshop and mechanical tools
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and CMMS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Time management and work planning
• Ability to work safely under pressure in an offshore environment

Working Conditions



• Offshore rotational assignment (typically 21/21 or 28/28).
• 12-hour shifts with emergency call-out responsibilities.
• Work in engine rooms, machinery spaces, workshops, utility areas, confined spaces, and exposed deck locations.
• Exposure to high temperatures, rotating machinery, noise, vibration, hydrocarbons, and marine environmental conditions.
• Mandatory use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection and task-specific safety equipment.

Typical Certifications



• Mechanical or Marine Engineering Trade Certificate
• BOSIET / FOET
• Offshore Medical Certificate
• HS Awareness / Escape
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)
• Basic First Aid
• Fire Awareness / Basic Fire Fighting
• Manual Handling
• Confined Space Entry (preferred)
• Engine Room Watch Rating or equivalent marine certification (preferred)

Location: Walvis Bay and Lüderitz



Closing Date: 31/7/2026