Marine Mechanical Machinist / Fitter

September 28, 2026

Job Description

Job Description
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Wood is currently sourcing for a Marine Mechanical Fitter with FPSO / Maritime Industry with sea background experience to join our client team in Equatorial Guinea offshore.

The position will be responsible for carrying out maintenance of the engine room equipment with minimal environmental impact in accordance with statutory, class and flag requirements. To strip out overhaul / refurbish and install mechanical equipment for vessels, using knowledge of mechanical, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.

 

Location: offshore Equatorial Guinea

Rotation Work Pattern: 5 weeks on 5 weeks off, 7-day week 12-hour day

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Experience of working with ships, vessels. Read and understand basic layout and assembly drawings, to class society rules / standards
Good understanding of shipbuilding/ship repair practices. Understands Works specifications. Understand equipment manuals and installation guides
Must have experience of working with engines, steam systems, pump systems, deck machinery, hydraulics systems
To be able to set up carry out alignment and dimensional control checks
To adhere to companies lifting and rigging plans and policies as well as Permit to work system as the responsible technician
Must be able to work with equipment lathes, radial & bench drills, bore/milling tools, alignment equipment
Identify and report any additional or variation to specification scopes of work to line management
Diversification working with other trades in a support level
Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, stores, and at on site locations
To maintain servicing, repairs and maintenance of Company machinery and equipment is carried out periodically in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations as per SAP recommendations
Carry out duties with minimum supervision using own initiative to plan and prioritise workload within set timescales
To assist Management in ensuring that all tools/equipment issued are accounted for and traceable to prevent financial loss to the Company
Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to and that all necessary records and inspections are maintained at all times to comply with current legislation and company Management of change process
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties, wherever they may be, to achieve the objectives of Trident

Company
Wood Group