ConocoPhillips is one of the world's largest independent E&P companies based on production and proved reserves. The company has a relentless commitment to safety, a passion for innovation and an ability to adapt to a dynamic marketplace. The ConocoPhillips Norsea Terminal, located in Teesside at the mouth of the river Tees, is a crude oil reception, processing, storage and trans-shipment installation. The terminal also fractionates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane and butane. The terminals success is built on its high performing workforce and can provide opportunities throughout your career to progress and continually develop. With ongoing production from Ekofisk and Eldfisk, other redeveloped fields and new exploration projects in the works, the future looks bright as we prepare for a lifetime to 2050.

The Norsea Terminal is recruiting for a Mechanical Technician (contract position) – Start date: ASAP.

The position will be a contract role working for NES Fircroft.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, the candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing of mechanical equipment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Role

• To interpret job requirements from preventative maintenance instruction, specifications and / or other documentation
• Install mechanical equipment in accordance with established standards, limits, fits, tolerances, procedures and guidelines
• Fault Finding knowledge in the overhaul & repair of Hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of the testing and repair of Safety Relief valves
• Support the ISSOW process and adopt the role of Permit Acceptor as appropriate
• Provide feedback on all maintenance tasks to allow collation of asset history, whether that be written, electronic or verbal
• Diagnose physical cause of mechanical equipment breakdown / failure and propose / complete repairs to the site standards and engage technical resources as needed to support operations.
• Create SAP notifications for defects.
• Respond to any out of hours call out where required.
• Prepare jobs for execution in support of the schedule under direction of the supervisor, as part of fallback work including but not limited to checking scaffold, withdrawing spares, preparing tools etc

• Relevant approved apprenticeship/NVQ level 3 or equivalent – Essential
• Minimum City & Guilds/ ONC certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent – Essential
• Strong mechanical knowledge of hydraulic systems, valves, fin fan coolers, heat exchangers and relief valves equipment – Essential
• Extensive experience in a maintenance role within the oil and gas industry – Desirable
• Hold a Full UK driving licence and to drive company vehicles where appropriate – Essential
• Ability to use Microsoft packages and SAP – Essential
• Appropriate Physical and Mental Capability to undertake the role (Work at Height, Work in
Confined Spaces, Ability to wear Breathing Apparatus) – Essential  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.