Lead Equipment Operator - Offshore Contract

About the role

Motive Offshore Group delivers equipment rental, manufacturing and testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services across the global energy industry. As Lead Equipment Operator on an offshore contract, you will commission and operate equipment professionally, provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and technical guidance to Equipment Operators on site, and act as the lead technical focal point for the project. You will work with project managers and offshore/onshore teams to plan equipment mobilisation and utilisation, and support continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out equipment inspections, fault-finding, diagnostics, preventative maintenance and first-line repairs to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
• Ensure safe and efficient mobilisation, installation and demobilisation of equipment, and prepare it on time for client or company requirements.
• Commission equipment at the worksite, perform load tests and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Operate equipment as instructed by the client, completing daily checks and paperwork.
• Complete maintenance records, technical reports, post-installation checks, DCSR sheets and cargo manifests, obtaining client approval where required.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, investigate and rectify faults.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental concerns immediately; adhere to sustainability policies supporting Net Zero.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to other Equipment Operators and supervise them when required.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, attend project briefings, client inductions and HIRA's, and take part in training.

Required profile

• Extensive experience with flex lay equipment such as RDS, tensioners and carousel systems, including leading operations and supervising personnel.
• Extensive experience leading offshore and onshore operations, coordinating work scopes and supervising personnel.
• Relevant years' experience operating machinery in the offshore industry.
• Valid offshore medical certificate in line with OEUK requirements.
• Offshore certification, including OGUK survival or seamen's health certificate.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good communication and prioritisation skills.

Required skills

• Hydraulic experience and/or a mechanical or engineering trade.
• Knowledge of flex lay equipment and offshore machinery operation.