Operations Engineer - Darwin, NT

Our client, a Global Oil & Gas Offshore client are looking for an Operations Engineer to join their Darwin team within a permanent basis.  

The successful candidate will report to Technical and Maintenance Manager (TTM) & will actively contribute and provide technical and advisory support to the Technical and Maintenance Manager and FPSO.
This position is an onshore position Monday - Friday and will be based in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the activities of Technical and Maintenance Manager (TMM) particularly during extraordinary modifications and activities.
• Coordinate Operation/ Asset objectives from the planning, scheduling and progress reporting standpoint and serve as a focal point in the preparation, maintenance, progressing and reporting of the Asset Integrated Schedules covering 14D, 90D and 18M operational/ maintenance plan.
• Support TMM and Offshore teams with day to day response and trouble shoot of critical issues. 
• Will be required to mobilise offshore to support turnaround or specific asset project tasks.
• Support mobilization planning of vendors / contractors and associated equipment to the offshore facility.
• Continuous improvement of maintenance strategy in co-operation with senior ops engineer, TMM & AM in order to achieve a safe and efficient operation.
• Support the TMM in the preparation of the maintenance schedules for campaigns and projects such as planned maintenance shutdown, ROV inspections ect. And communication of these schedules to all parties.
• Identify maintenance backlog (overdue work orders from CMMS/IFS). In consultation with TMM and offshore management, evaluate and finalise scope. Develop or manager development of required work packs for the planned Maintenance tasks where needed. Monitor IFS dashboard on daily basis, ensure that SCPM and RA get the attention it needs.
• Support TTM in Client related meetings and reporting/ preparations thereof as required.
• Actively participate in JSAs, FSAs, and RCAs as required and manage required reports and maintain historical documentation.
• Direct and coordinate all relevant local requisitions for spares, consumables and services for repairs and maintenance activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant accreditations to industry
• FPSO/ Offshore experience is highly desirable
• Good understanding and knowledge of shutdown and offshore operations.
• Excellent computer skills; IFS 10, MS-Excel and MS-Word and familiarity with computerize management systems.
• Industry specific knowledge of systems, organisation, procedures and regulatory body requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. 
• High attention to detail with the ability to deliver high quality work under tight deadlines.

If interested in this role, please email your updated CV to harry.evans@nesfircroft.com
Full AU working rights are required (Aus Citizen or Permanent Resident)

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