Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor

(Offshore FPSO)

Location: Equatorial Guinea

Rotation: 5/5

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join a leading offshore oil & gas operation. This role is responsible for leading the mechanical maintenance team and ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical production equipment on board an FPSO.

About the Role

As the Mechanical Supervisor, you will oversee a team of mechanics, technicians, contractors, and specialist personnel, ensuring that all maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with industry standards. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment integrity, driving team performance, and supporting operational uptime.

Key Responsibilities

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Supervise and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities, including both planned and breakdown maintenance.

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Lead toolbox talks, worksite briefings, and safety discussions.

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Manage personnel, materials, and maintenance resources effectively.

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Ensure maintenance activities are accurately recorded within maintenance management systems.

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Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical equipment faults.

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Oversee dismantling, repair, testing, and reinstatement of mechanical equipment.

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Monitor the condition and performance of rotating equipment and associated systems.

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Ensure compliance with PTW (Permit to Work), risk assessment processes, and safety procedures.

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Maintain environmental and pollution control standards.

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Support competency development, training, and performance management of maintenance personnel.

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Participate in emergency response drills and offshore emergency duties as required.

Requirements

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HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

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Minimum 5 years offshore experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

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Strong experience maintaining

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Oil pumps

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Water injection pumps

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Gas compressors (reciprocating and centrifugal)

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Power generation equipment

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Utility systems

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General machinery space equipment

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Extensive knowledge of rotating equipment, seals, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Strong understanding of PTW systems and risk assessment processes.

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Good written and verbal English communication skills.

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Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a demanding offshore environment.

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Medical fitness for offshore work.

Desirable

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FPSO operational experience.

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Previous experience working on large offshore production facilities.

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Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Personal Attributes

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Safety-focused and committed to operational excellence

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A strong leader and effective communicator

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Analytical with excellent fault-finding skills

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Flexible, adaptable, and solution-oriented

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Capable of performing in a fast-paced offshore environment

What's on Offer

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Opportunity to work on a major offshore production asset

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Challenging and rewarding leadership role

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International project exposure

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Competitive remuneration and rotation package

Interested?

If you have a strong mechanical maintenance background within offshore oil & gas operations and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV for consideration.