Site Technician

Site Technician

Role Objective

Maintain safe, reliable, and orderly offshore converter-station operations during night shifts through routine inspections, basic maintenance, and practical support. Respond flexibly to planned and reactive work, reporting faults promptly and assisting electrical, mechanical, logistics, and HSE teams as required. Complete varied manual and technical tasks safely and independently while contributing to the wider offshore team's emergency-response capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, equipment checks, and basic maintenance across the offshore converter station.
• Complete minor repairs, housekeeping, and general practical tasks to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance under the direction of the offshore team.
• Monitor equipment and systems and report abnormalities, defects, or faults without delay.
• Support logistics activities, including the safe handling of deliveries, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Support electrical, mechanical, and HSE teams during night operations and participate in emergency-response duties.

Tasks

• Carry out scheduled rounds and inspections, recording observations and escalating any abnormal conditions.
• Perform basic maintenance, minor repairs, and equipment checks within personal competence and authorised procedures.
• Assist technicians and other departments with planned work, breakdown response, and unexpected operational tasks.
• Receive, move, and organise tools, materials, and deliveries in accordance with lifting, logistics, and storage procedures.
• Maintain clean, organised, and hazard-free work areas, workshops, stores, and accommodation spaces.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures and use the required permits, controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Communicate clearly during shift handovers and ensure outstanding work, defects, and operational risks are accurately reported.
• Work independently during night shifts while maintaining effective contact with the wider offshore team.
• Participate in drills and emergency-response activities as assigned within the offshore organisation.
• Adapt to offshore weather, confined working environments, manual tasks, and changing operational priorities.

Decision Authority / Responsibility

• Complete assigned inspections, maintenance support, and practical tasks within personal competence and agreed offshore procedures.
• Stop work and raise concerns whenever conditions, equipment, or instructions may create a safety or environmental risk.
• Escalate equipment faults, abnormal operating conditions, material shortages, and work that requires specialist technical authority.
• Maintain accurate shift records and provide clear handovers so that work can continue safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous offshore experience within wind, oil and gas, marine, or a comparable operational environment is preferred.
• Valid GWO training, including Enhanced First Aid, together with a valid offshore medical and Chester Step certification.
• Valid HUET with CA-EBS certification and recognised Slinger Signaller training.
• Practical, hands-on capability with basic mechanical or electrical awareness and confidence completing varied manual tasks.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision during night shifts while remaining an effective offshore team member.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a flexible, proactive approach to changing priorities and unexpected work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, including clear reporting of defects, risks, actions, and shift information.
• Reliable, self-disciplined, and safety-conscious, with the physical fitness required for offshore work and manual handling.
• Relevant technical or trade background is desirable but not essential.
• Crane-operator experience or certification is desirable but not essential.
• Must be able to complete the required background verification and use a personally owned, current iPhone with mandatory mobile security and management software.