Offshore Mechanic Foreman

📍 Location
South Africa, Gauteng
⏰ Job Type
Permanent
📅 Posted
January 11, 2026
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Job Description

Are you seeking a fresh and rewarding career move? Our esteemed global client – a leading Italian multinational in the oilfield services sector – is offering a remarkable position for an Offshore Mechanic Foreman. This role involves working on Various Offshore Projects, with current operations spanning Worldwide.


Mission:
  • Manage and maintain offshore equipment through coordination of the assigned team, respecting HSE and Quality procedures and practices.



  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage site equipment, ensuring continuous operation through ordinary/extraordinary maintenance and repairs, as directed by the vessel equipment engineer (or Chief Engineer / 2nd Engineer, if applicable).
  • Coordinate the team of mechanics offshore during his/her shift, in order to ensure that the work is carried out safely, in compliance with quality requirements and within established schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with the Permit-To-Work system and isolation standards (if applicable).
  • Ensure compliance with daily toolbox talks meeting and JSA (if required).
  • Report any incidents and near-miss events.
  • Maintain high levels of housekeeping in the work area, ensuring it is free from any safety hazards.
  • Inform the Vessel Equipment Engineer of any equipment malfunctioning or abnormal conditions.
  • Intervene with own team to rectify equipment mechanical breakdowns.
  • Intervene with own team to carry out maintenance and repair on production equipment, in accordance with the work plan defined by the vessel equipment engineer (or Chief Engineer / 2nd Engineer, if applicable).
  • Report to the Vessel Equipment Engineer (or the Chief Engineer/ 2nd Engineer, if applicable).



  • Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
  • Technical diploma or certification in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is often required.
  • Minimum 5 years of offshore experience as a Mechanic or Mechanic Foreman.
  • Offshore Experience as Offshore Mechanical Foreman.
  • English language skills required.


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