# Mechanical Technician at SBM Offshore > Open job at SBM Offshore in Georgetown, Guyana. Workplace: On-site. Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sbm-offshore-mechanical-technician-225wsis Posted 3 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 4 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [SBM Offshore](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/sbm-offshore) - Location: Georgetown, Guyana - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Local language: Not required - Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description ### Reports To - Mechanical Supervisor ### Background - The Technician is responsible for executing maintenance and preservation tasks efficiently and safely to ensure the reliability and longevity of equipment. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance and preservation activities, including but not limited to cleaning, housekeeping, blasting, spraying/painting, isolation and reinstatement, greasing application, and the preservation of topside items like flanges, bolts and valves. - The technician is also responsible for ensuring that his supervisor is made aware of all activities according to procedure, especially when safety is an issue. - The technician/operator will demonstrate exemplary safety awareness and technical competence in all aspects of maintenance and preservation work on and around the vessel. ### Authority - A Mechanical Technician is authorized to maintain and repair vessel mechanical equipment and systems. ### Immediate Subordinates - Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives Instrumentation probationer techs. ### Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards - 1) Dismantle Repair and Reassemble Mechanical Equipment. - 1 Identify potential sources of hazard prior to dismantling. - 2 Use correct procedures and correct method of dismantling. - 3 Carry out the correct isolation and disconnection procedure. - 4 Identified, checked and prepared components. - 5 Apply appropriate tests and test equipment to ensure reassembly is correct and effective. - 2) Use of Condition Monitoring on Mechanical Equipment. - 1 Adjust instruments to meet the operating specification. - 2 Make adjustments with minimum disruption to any ongoing activities and minimum waste of resources. - 3 Monitor and record what has been carried out in work history or log. - 3) Diagnose faults in Mechanical Equipment. - 1 Respond promptly to problems in line with approved procedures. - 2 Select appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures and apply them methodically. - 3 Carry out Visual, Close and Detailed inspections on Mechanical equipment. - 4 Use the results of inspections to determine the appropriate actions to take. - 5 Record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history. - 4) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures. - 1 Unplanned discharges to the environment are identified, halted where possible, and reported according to policy, procedure and regulation. - 2 Relevant PPE is used to deal with unplanned discharges using company procedures. - 3 Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure. - 4 Environmental protection and pollution control are enforced effectively with colleagues, subordinates and subcontractors. - 5) Contribute to The Health and Safety of the Working Environment - 1 Work area within your own responsibility is kept clean and free of hazards. - 2 Positive action is taken to stop hazards and unsafe behaviors. - 3 Alarms are raised as appropriate and/or acted upon using applied policies and procedures or initiative. - 4 All potential and actual incidents are reported to the relevant supervisor. - 6) Emergency Response - 1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill). - 2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises. ### Recruitment Only-Generic Functional Competencies Offshore - Demonstrate an Understanding of PandIds Offshore - Routine Servicing of Systems and Equipment Offshore - Rectifying Faults in Systems and Equipment Offshore - Handover Offshore - Emergency Response Offshore - Diagnosis and Fault Finding Offshore - Planning Work Offshore - Dismantling, Repair and Reassemble Equipment Offshore - Safety Management ### Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience - FOR GENERAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent. - 3 years’ experience desired with offshore experience preferred. - Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities. - Good experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment. - Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore. - FOR PSV CALIBRATION MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent. - Proven experience and/or qualified In PRV/PSV calibration or local equivalent. - 3 years’ experience desired with PSV calibration (offshore preferred). - Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities. - Good experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment. - Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore. - FOR CRANE AND HYDRAULIC MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - Proven experience and/or qualified to N/SVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or local equivalent. - Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in Hydraulic Cranes Maintenance. Offshore environment would be preferable. - Good knowledge and understanding of Crane and Lifting International Standards - Good knowledge of CMMS systems such as AMOS / IFS and ePTW - Strong planning & organizational skills - Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities. - Good experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment. - Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sbm-offshore-mechanical-technician-225wsis: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from SBM Offshore - [Global Coating and Insulation Engineer](https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/sbm-offshore-global-coating-and-insulation-engineer-5u3y7a3): SBM Offshore, Bangalore, India. On-site. 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