Base Mechanic

Our client is looking for a Base Mechanic on a permanent basis, located in Aberdeen.

**ROLE**

Support the Workshop Manager in actively undertaking all required mechanical activities. Delivers safe, efficient, innovative and excellent quality work, and provides exceptional service to both internal and external clients.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, modification and repair of Company equipment
- Responsible for the assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment; systems testing; the calibration of equipment; and environmental screening.
- Assist in the design of new equipment, evaluating and recommending mechanical innovations to drive continuous improvement. Provide the Engineering and/or Project Team with technical mechanical input as required.
- Act upon instructions and deliver upon tasks assigned by the Workshop Manager.
- Support the Workshop Manager and other Warehouse personnel with load outs, servicing of equipment and other yard activities as required.
- Liaise with the Warehouse Chargehand regarding their mechanical requirements.
- Ensure adherence to the lock out procedure for all mechanical devices
- Service diesel units to the highest standard within required time-deadlines.
- Co-ordinate and carry out planned and preventative equipment maintenance.
- Ensure service vehicles and forklifts are kept in safe operating conditions.
- Provide knowledgeable and effective troubleshooting.
- Assist with effective electronic and hard-copy departmental record-keeping.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating the services and products received from 3rd parties, companies and suppliers.
- Assist with materials and supplies ordering in accordance with Company policy, ensuring accurate completion of required documents.
- Create from new, or maintain and update existing, any departmental procedures or documents (e.g. Equipment/Parts Requisition forms, Maintenance sheets, Quality system records and Training Matrix information for Trainees, Apprentices or New Hires).
- Participate in and assist with internal, external and Client audits as required
- Actively participate in a team environment.
- Attend other work sites where required.
- Liaise with third party release inspectors prior to units going offshore.
- Keep calibration/safety systems on units up to date and filed accordingly.
- Responsible for the general housekeeping, good order and appearance of the Mechanical bay.
- Maintain and improve the mechanical workshop bay and stores.
- Create and present technical presentations on operational and safety issues surrounding the service and functionality of diesel units.
- Provide practical training to colleagues on the servicing and maintenance of diesel units.
- Support and commit to ongoing training by providing extensive on-the-job training and/or coaching to Trainees, Apprentices or New Hires.
- Ensure cross-training of self and assist with cross-training of others, ensuring balance between mechanical work and other base/office work.
- Ensure work instructions are communicated effectively to Trainees, Apprentices or New Hires and ensure they are carried out safely.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Time-served Mechanical qualification with recent and relevant experience is preferred but not essential; semi-skilled and highly experienced is acceptable.
- Has extensive practical working experience of Diesel units or has a Diesel Mechanic background.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines with mínimal supervision.
- Understand and analyse complex information quickly and effectively; be able to present that information simply and accurately.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external customers.
- A current driving license is preferred (for example for travel between client and company worksites and premises).
- B2 Forklift Truck operation certification preferred.
- Experience in a similar role in the oil and gas industry preferred.
- Experience of working with 3GP Systems and knowledge of Zone 2 Compliance advantageous.

**PERSONAL SKILLS**:

- Must enjoy and thrive on being “hands-on”
- Strong ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
- Have an investigative mind, be inquisitive.
- Be a competent active listener. Be a quick learner; ask questions.
- Have strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Able to articulate own point of view or instructions in terms appropriate to the listener.
- Must be able to see things from another’s point of view, be willing to share their perspective, and be diplomatic in own approach to problem-solving.
- Understand the limits of their own knowledge.
- Have good written and spoken communication skills in order to explain processes to a range of people and to give presentations to groups.
- Be prepared to use own initiative and operate autonomously whilst maintaining a high standard of reporting and