BW Energy

Oil and gas exploration, development, production

Mechanical Technician

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Clearly report deficiencies and malfunctions to the Mechanical Supervisor and monitor and closely assist vendor and contractor services on board.
Monitor machinery to ensure efficient and safe operation.
Maintain the workshop and storage spaces in a clean and orderly manner.
Maintain pumps, compressors, motors, diesel engines, gas turbines, valves, and pressure safety valves in good working condition.
Operate hydraulic torqueing equipment, pneumatic tools, and electrical power tools safely and in accordance with applicable procedures.
Perform controlled torque application and bolt-tightening activities using hydraulic torque tools and specified torque values and technical procedures.
Perform pressure testing on equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures, taking care with the risks associated with pressurization and depressurization.
Safely operate electrical grinders, bench drills, and other workshop tools, following safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Carry out shaft alignment of rotating equipment and basic vibration checks, and report abnormal readings to the Mechanical Supervisor.
Maintain the lubricants schedule and inventory.
Keep mandatory function-related certifications and medical certificates up to date.
Comply with company procedures applicable to the function, including the Permit to Work System, and with assigned company policies, quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Identify and report unsafe conditions and ensure corrective actions are taken according to procedure.
Register defects and failures in the computerized maintenance management system and raise a work order to report them.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers.
Hold a technical qualification in Mechanics or a related field.

Responsibilities

Carry out maintenance and repair of mechanical production equipment safely and reliably.
Attend company training as defined.
Perform emergency duties assigned to the function when applicable.
Carry out other duties related to the function as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Ideally have experience in the offshore and floating production, storage, and offloading industry.
Preferably have previous experience working in a multicultural environment.
Have knowledge of a range of engineering tools, including economic evaluation and production engineering.

Mechanical Technician

BW Energy · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-29

Workplace: on_site

Description

Carry out maintenance and repair of all the mechanical production equipment in a safe and reliable manner.

Requirements

Clearly report deficiencies and malfunctions to the Mechanical Supervisor. Monitor and closely assist Vendors/Contractors services on board.
Monitor machinery to ensure efficient and safe operation.
Maintain the workshop and storage spaces in a clean and orderly manner.
Maintain pumps, compressors, motors, diesel engines, gas turbines, valves and PSVs in good working condition.
Operate hydraulic torqueing equipment, pneumatic tools, and electrical power tools, ensuring their correct and safe use in accordance with applicable procedures.
Perform controlled torque application and bolt tightening activities using hydraulic torque tools, following specified torque values and technical procedures.
Perform pressure testing on equipment and systems in accordance with established procedures, with strict attention to the risks associated with pressurization and depressurization activities.
Safely operate electrical grinders, bench drills, and other workshop tools, following safety procedures and using the appropriate PPE.
Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration with professionals from different disciplines, particularly in offshore and multicultural environments.
Carry out shaft alignment of rotating equipment and basic vibration checks, reporting abnormal readings to the Mechanical Supervisor.
Maintain the lubricants schedule and inventory updated.
Other duties that are correlated to the function as directed and requested by the Mechanical Supervisor. Keep up mandatory certification applied to the function and medical certificates up to date.
Attend Company training as defined. Perform all emergency duties assigned to their function, in response to the emergency, if applicable.
Ensure compliance with BW procedures, applied to the function, including BW Permit to Work System.
Need to be fully familiar and comply with Company Policies, Quality, HSE and all Procedures assigned to his title/position.
Anticipate and notify any unsafe condition and assure that the correction actions are taken according to procedure. Defects and failures must be registered in the CMMS; a Work Order must be raised to report defects and failures found.
Responsible for your own safety and for the safety of your co-workers.

Education

Technical qualification in Mechanics or a related field.

Experience

Ideally experience from offshore and FPSO industry.
Preferably previous experience from working in a multicultural environment.

Knowledge

Knowledge of a multitude of engineering tools including economic evaluation and production engineering.

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About the Company

BW Energy

Oil and gas exploration, development, production

BW Energy acquires, develops, and produces oil and natural gas from proven fields. It holds majority interests in hydrocarbon licenses in Gabon, Brazil, and Namibia and operates assets across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe as part of the BW Group. The company builds its portfolio by securing licenses, developing existing fields, and managing production through its teams and partner arrangements, leveraging BW Group’s maritime energy infrastructure and FPSO heritage. Unlike peers, BW Energy combines a focused regional footprint with access to a global fleet and floating infrastructure through BW Group, enabling efficient development and production of mature assets. The company’s goal is to grow by expanding its portfolio of producing assets, enhancing production from existing fields, and increasing geographic reach in key oil and gas regions.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Founded: 2016

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