Role Profile
Maintenance Supervisor
Typical job description:
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- Plans, organises and executes offshore maintenance regime;
- Co-ordinates and supervises maintenance teams;
- Ensures availability of plant, systems and equipment to meet production/ performance targets;
- Ensures maintenance activities are carried out safely and in accordance with the permit to work system/safety management system;
- Co-ordinates shutdown plans;
- Contributes as member of offshore management team
Entry Level:
HNC/HND/degree in engineering discipline;
Proven track record in an offshore/onshore maintenance/ engineering role;
Previous supervisory experience
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Industry Standard:
HNC/HND/degree in engineering discipline;
Proven track record in an offshore/onshore maintenance/ engineering role;
Appropriate medical and offshore survival certification
Competencies:
- Area Authority/ Authorised Person;
- Demonstrates proactive and visible HSE leadership and commitment;
- High level of knowledge of all aspects of offshore safety management;
- Leadership skills;
- Planning & organisation skills;
- Communication/ influencing skills;
- Able to take lead role in emergency situations
Knowledge needed for the role:
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of industry HSE practices;
- Good knowledge and understanding of legislation as applied offshore;
- Regarded as a specialist in technical discipline;
- Proactive approach to offshore safety management;
- Extensive knowledge and experience of maintenance of offshore plant, systems and equipment;
Pay and conditions:
Pay and benefits vary between companies but generally annual salaries are typically in the range of £70,000 - £85,000 including regular allowances.
The usual work pattern offshore is 12 hour shifts. The work cycle is usually 2 or 3 weeks offshore then 2 or 3 weeks onshore leave, depending on the company.

