Mechanic (Offshore/Rig Cranes)

DECK CREW

 Co-operate fully with client personnel and undertake other works as directed by client

representatives on duties unrelated to facility cranes, including emergency duties deemed to be

within your competence.

 Operate and maintain all forklifts on board the facility as directed by Services Supervisor.

 Perform Banksman/Slinger duties during load/discharge of materials from supply vessel.

 Carry out planned maintenance of bulk hoses and associated lifting equipment.

 Assist with routine crane wire rope change outs and maintenance.

 Undertake fire team member operations as directed by the Services Supervisor / Client

representatives.

MECHANIC

 The primary responsibility is to ensure equipment integrity by carrying out routine and breakdown

maintenance, servicing and lubrication of all platform Mechanical Handling Equipment in

accordance with Client planned preventative maintenance routines and manufacturers

manuals/service charts.

 Responsible for the maintenance of facility fixed lifting equipment and the control, issue and

servicing of all facility portable lifting equipment. Primarily, this is to ensure equipment integrity

and serviceability.

 Responsible for the management of all crane spares, including planning in advance of PMRs,

ordering of spares via the contract office and ensuring that all spares requests have sufficient

and relevant information and is clearly numbered and prioritised.

 Ensure planned maintenance programme is carried out as agreed by Services Supervisor and

Client, ensuring that all other maintenance work is completed and information is recorded on the

Client maintenance management system.

 Liaise daily with Services Supervisor to advise him of status of on-going work, highlighting any

possible problems/concerns.

 Establish and maintain effective communication with facility representatives to ensure an efficient

service is provided on an on-going basis.

 Maintain a log book in each crane for recording lubrication carried out, work carried out, defects

list and any operational problems.

 The incumbent is responsible for giving a detailed report of any Mechanical Handling & Lifting

incidents to Client HSEQ and the Services Supervisor, within 24 hours of the event.

 Maintain platform cranes in a clean, tidy and, where applicable, watertight condition, including

cabs, machinery housings and external surfaces. External and internal paintwork should be

retained in a corrosion free condition.

 Participate in facility risk assessment process to ensure that all lifting activities are thoroughly

reviewed and risks controlled prior to implementation to conform to Sparrows and Client

standards.

 Participate in the safety observation systems of Client and have quality observations and safety

discussions.

HSEQ

 It is mandatory that the incumbent is familiar with, and follows the company's health, safety,

environment and quality management system and takes an active part in the compliance and

improvement of the management systems.

 The incumbent must report any accidents, incidents, near misses, actual or potential problems with

products, services or systems according to the management system processes/procedures.

 The incumbent also has legal responsibilities under country-specific health , safety and/or

environmental legislation to follow all company policies, procedures, guidelines, control measures,

signage and permit conditions and to know what to do in an emergency.

 The incumbent is also responsible for the health and safety arrangements of subordinates (if any)

and for any persons visiting them while on the company premises.

 Recognised trade apprenticeship or qualification in mechanical maintenance

 Experience within offshore mechanical maintenance and crane operational environment.

 Experience in the completion of planned maintenance activities on offshore cranes

 Experience in the completion of fault finding and repair of offshore cranes.

 The ability to read technical drawings and converse on a technical level with onshore support staff

 Be computer literate with the ability to complete and submit accurate trip reports

The Sparrows Group is a specialist lifting and mechanical handling contractor that delivers equipment, technology and integrated engineering services to the global energy industry. Our solutions support our client’s to optimise their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability and safety of critical equipment and people. With our headquarters in Aberdeen, we employ over 1,600 people across numerous operational locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. We are currently recruiting Mechanics to join our team. The Mechanic’s main purpose is to undertake mechanical maintenance and corrective troubleshooting duties on Mechanical Handling Equipment (including pedestal and overhead cranes) under the direction of the Services Supervisor. Additionally, the role will involve fulfilling secondary duties including, but not limited to, the role of Deck Crew and will involve rigging / slinging activities under the direction of the Services Supervisor.