Hydraulic Technician
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Ensco Services Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Performs emergency duties as per Station Bill and Emergency Procedures manual.
Complies with and effectively contributes to the continuous improvement of VMS, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) related policies and procedures, and relevant authority regulatory requirements.
Prepares and maintains an outstanding defect list for hydraulic equipment on board and tracks all defects utilizing maintenance system.
Maintains familiarity with hydraulic machinery and systems under control.
Monitors performance of hydraulic equipment in operation daily. Informs Chief Mechanic and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that might affect the operation of the rig or vessel.
Ensures maintenance is planned, organized, supervised, and executed in accordance with well programs, company requirements, and contractual obligations.
Plans and executes preventive maintenance with a minimum of six (6) weeks overview to cover current hitch and half of back‐to-back hitch; maintains an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as all equipment certification documents.
Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned on safety and environmental critical equipment/systems (SECE’s) as defined in (Valaris Asset Management System) VAMS.
For rigs with Performance Standards:
Prioritizes maintenance tasks assigned with Assurance Activities required by Performance Standards.
Maintains an understanding of the relationship between the rigs safety case, identified Major Accident Hazards, the bow tie assessment, Performance Standard (PS) documents, and PS Assurance Activity tasks in VAMS.
Uses the VAMS system to identify equipment identified as Barriers.
Inspects, services, maintains, tests, and repairs well control equipment and all other hydraulic systems.
Performs all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers and contributes actively to continual improvement activities.
Shows active participation in Hazard Management and Stop Work activities.
Effectively contributes to Management of Change and Non-Conformance Management through compliance with Change and Non-Conformance Procedures.
Compiles reports on major equipment failure, equipment performance, and maintenance history.
Completes handover reports, logs, records, and notes according to approved procedures and instructions.
Assigns work to employees and ensures they are competent to fulfil their normal duties.
Creates work plans for crews and ensures parts, tools, equipment, and documentation are available for scheduled work.
Maintains computer-based maintenance management system.
Assists electrician and mechanic when required as part of the maintenance team.
Maintains parts inventory.
Actively participates in pre-tour, Job Risk Assessment (JRA), pre-job meetings, and weekly safety meetings.
Controls inventory and budget.
Assists in the mentoring process in accordance with the Mentoring Program, as required
Maintains contact with regulatory agencies as required.
Implements frontline discipline in consultation with next level supervisor.
Participates in a leading role in relevant incident investigations.
Ensures direct reports’ roles and responsibilities are clearly discussed, as applicable.
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum five (5) years offshore experience with increasing supervisory responsibility.
Fluent English communication skills (both written and oral).
High School diploma or equivalent.
Behaviors
As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Our five behaviors that define our culture are:
Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.
Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging
one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.
Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed
Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job-related factors.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Ensco Services Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Ensco Services Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.