Second EngineerinAberdeeninAberdeenPUBLISHED WED 2 APR 2025
Opportunity to work with a leading international service provider in the energy industry, enhancing professional credibility.
Involvement in the transition to alternative energy sources, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
Flexible working requests and a hybrid approach for office-based roles, promoting work-life balance.
Training and development opportunities within a diverse, merit-based environment that values and rewards employees.
Hands-on experience in operating and maintaining complex machinery and equipment, enhancing technical skills.
Engagement in safety-critical operations and emergency response training, leading to personal and professional growth.
Collaboration with a multi-tasking operations team, providing diverse experiences and networking opportunities.
Join Petrofac, a leading name in the energy industry, as we pave the way for a sustainable future! We are on the lookout for a skilled Second Engineer to work offshore on the Irish Sea Pioneer, supporting our mission to deliver reliable energy solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity for women in the care and tech sectors to transition into an exciting maritime career, where your expertise and dedication can truly shine.
As a Second Engineer, you’ll be a vital part of our team, ensuring the safe operation of machinery and equipment while playing a key role in our multi-tasking operations team. With a commitment to flexibility, we offer a hybrid working model for office roles, and you'll enjoy a 2/2 or 3/2 rotation that supports a healthy work-life balance. At Petrofac, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued—regardless of background. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build a better future together!
As a Second Engineer, you’ll be a vital part of our team, ensuring the safe operation of machinery and equipment while playing a key role in our multi-tasking operations team. With a commitment to flexibility, we offer a hybrid working model for office roles, and you'll enjoy a 2/2 or 3/2 rotation that supports a healthy work-life balance. At Petrofac, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued—regardless of background. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build a better future together!
Opportunity to work with a leading international service provider in the energy industry, enhancing professional credibility.
Involvement in the transition to alternative energy sources, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
Flexible working requests and a hybrid approach for office-based roles, promoting work-life balance.
Training and development opportunities within a diverse, merit-based environment that values and rewards employees.
Hands-on experience in operating and maintaining complex machinery and equipment, enhancing technical skills.
Engagement in safety-critical operations and emergency response training, leading to personal and professional growth.
Collaboration with a multi-tasking operations team, providing diverse experiences and networking opportunities.
Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.
We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.
We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.
Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?
The post is based offshore on the Irish Sea Pioneer on a 2 2/2 2/2 3 rotation.
JOB TITLE: SECOND ENGINEER
Key Responsibilities
We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.
We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.
Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?
The post is based offshore on the Irish Sea Pioneer on a 2 2/2 2/2 3 rotation.
JOB TITLE: SECOND ENGINEER
Key Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient functioning of equipment and systems within the Engineering Department
- Acting as deputy Chief in the Chief Engineer’s absence
- Keeping the Chief Engineer informed of the status of all mechanical equipment
- Responsible for ensuring all generators and auxiliary machinery are ready for use at all times and set to "auto" where appropriate
- Responsible for ensuring all engine sumps, fuel oil and lub-oil tanks are kept at normal working levels and maintaining an inventory of oils and greases
- Responsible for ensuring all machinery is running normally and that any abnormal conditions or consumptions are reported to the Chief Engineer
- Responsible for keeping the Chief Engineer informed of spares and stores used and for their receipt and safe stowage
- Duty Engineer on call for engine room alarms, normally one night out of three
- Responsible for adhering to MP2 Professional maintenance requirements
- During jacking and manoeuvring operations, responsible for ensuring all associated jacking / manoeuvring equipment is in proper working order
- During jacking, maintain a watch on deck on the jacking machinery, or as directed by the Chief Engineer
- During manoeuvring, maintain a machinery space watch and a watch on Marine Operator Work Station (MOWS) No. 4, or as directed by the Chief Engineer
- Prepare work orders and work permits, requiring isolation as appropriate to progress maintenance activities
- Diagnose and rectify faults to maximize equipment availability and report all defects to management
- Carry out effective troubleshooting to maximize installation efficiency, identify spares required, and initiate ordering of same.
- Monitors and controls work by vendors/contractors within own remit.
- Fundamental to Installation recovery from level zero.
- Input accurate data into SAP for recording of working time (Time writing) and historical data.
- Operate as part of the multi-tasking Operations Team, assisting with helicopter, supply boat process and tanker operations as required.
- Provide Chief Engineer input and feedback into the installation work planning process
- Take personal responsibility for safety and adhere to Petrofac’s ‘Eight Golden Rules’
- ‘Live’ our Petrofac Values and apply them in day-to-day work
- Take care of your personal health and safety and, by your actions, help to ensure the safety of others
- Comply with company policies, Code of Business Conduct etc., local policies, standards and legislation
- Bring to the attention of Supervisors any hazards or potential hazards in all spheres of activity
- Report promptly all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Supervisor
- Ensure knowledge and understanding of HS&E responsibilities and actively participate in health and safety activities on board the OSI
- Ensure your personal certificates as per Company skills matrix are valid and safety critical competency is maintained and also compile and maintain personal profile to demonstrate competency in line with Company procedure
- In the event of an emergency, carry out such duties as identified in the emergency response procedure or station bill and participate in emergency response team training
- Train other personnel as directed; take on multi-tasking duties as and when competency proved in skills defined by Client and act flexibly to cover temporary projects and other roles as required
- Actively suggest improvements to installation processes and use the Maintenance change process where appropriate
- Provide a detailed handover log to provide sufficient information to the oncoming shift team to continue safe and efficient operation .
- Department of Transport Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer Class 1 Motor (STCW.95)
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training course
- OGUK and ENG.1 medicals
- Panamanian certification
- Marine operations and self-elevating platforms
- H2S breathing apparatus
- Approved gas tester and confined space entry certificate
- Permit to work system awareness
- Computerised planned maintenance system
- STOP and/or Synergi awareness
- Manual handling
- Company familiarisation and induction training, covering operations and safety
- QA/QC and protection of the environment
- Offshore Fire / Emergency Response Team Member preferred
- Offshore Fire / Emergency Helideck Team Member preferred
- Team worker and team builder
- Technical awareness
- Accept responsibility
- Initiative
- Risk management
- Written and oral communication
- Safety conscious
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work at height, undertake confined space entry and engage in lone working as required
- Experience in the offshore industry is advantageous
- Experience as Second Engineer including experience on similar unit which includes experience in lift boats, jack-up rigs or supply bo
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