Lead Site Technician

Project – Lead Site Technician (Senior)

Project Location: Primary location with travel as required

Contract Duration: 15 April 2026 – 30 June 2027

Rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off

Role Objective

The Lead Site Technician (Senior) is responsible for leading offshore Balance of Plant (BOP) and OSS/OFTO maintenance and inspection activities during the construction and pre-divestment phase. The role combines hands-on technical work with day-to-day supervision, planning, and coordination of Site Technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant offshore operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Site Technicians, including rota planning, timesheet approval, and daily task coordination.

Plan and execute daily offshore activities, including preparation and review of RAMS.

Perform inspection, repair, and maintenance of BOP, OSS, and OFTO assets (onshore and offshore).

Act as daily supervisory presence on offshore structures, including toolbox talks, planning meetings, progress reporting, and vessel coordination.

Ensure compliance with client HSE standards, offshore procedures, and statutory requirements.

Support commissioning, snagging, walk-downs, and handover activities as directed by Construction Management.

Technical & Operational Tasks

Operation, inspection, and maintenance of:

Offshore cranes, davit systems, manual hoists

Mechanical OSS systems (non-electrical during construction)

Helideck systems (aviation / temporary navigation), where applicable

Inspection, replacement, and re-certification of:

Fall arrest systems

Statutory and safety-critical items

Damaged offshore components (e.g., gate pins, latches, fittings)

Management of:

Fuel handling and refuelling activities from offshore platforms

Toilets servicing and cleaning via subcontractors

PPE inventory and offshore housekeeping

Assist with:

Mechanical snagging after installation

Vessel loading/unloading and cargo operations

Harbour activities and manual handling tasks (in support of Harbour Site Supervisor)

Cleaning and general upkeep of offshore assets, including:

Offshore structure decks (mould, mildew, bird guano, water removal)

Boat landings and access systems

Additional duties:

Conduct inductions, HSE drills, POB counts, and toolbox talks

Act as HLO or HDA when helicopter operations are planned

Support generator servicing, repair, refuelling, and removal on foundations

Carry out onshore and offshore walk-downs, inspections, and handovers

Mandatory Qualifications & Certifications

Valid offshore safety certifications:

Sea Survival

Working at Heights

First Aid

Fire Awareness

Manual Handling

BOSIET / HUET including CA-EBS

Medical Certificate (including fitness for offshore operations)

Relevant trade qualifications:

Rigger / Banksman / Slinger

Cutting, Grinding, Drilling

Recommended Experience

Minimum 5 years’ relevant offshore experience, preferably in BOP, OSS, or construction-phase operations

Previous experience supervising offshore technicians

Working Conditions

Offshore rotation: 14 days on / 14 days off

Accommodation provided (vessel or project-rented flat)

No travel expenses covered

Role based mainly at primary project location

IT & Equipment Requirements

Consultant must provide own PC and/or smartphone

Devices must support client security and management software

Consultant must allow client IT to manage, restrict, or remove apps/data in line with cybersecurity and GDPR requirements

Upon contract end, all project data must be removed via IT Service Desk

Additional Information

Option to extend: 2 × 5 months

PPE: Client-branded PPE previously provided; consultant to supply own safety boots