Lead Offshore Technician (Norway)

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role:

Location: Stavanger, Norway/Offshore

Hours: Full Time

The Lead Offshore Technician will be responsible for commission and operation of equipment in a competent and professional manner, as well as being responsible for performing testing/maintenance/inspection scopes while always communicating effectively with the client and Operations Department. Sometimes these tasks will be handled alone, and sometimes the lead technician will be responsible for coordinating teams of technicians.

The Lead Offshore Technician will ensure products are operated efficiently, within the allocated scope of works and equipment operational limits.  They will ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant HSEQ guidelines. Responsible for the completion of and processing of mobilisation /demobilisation paperwork also

You’ll join the growing Motive team in Stavanger, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills across onshore and offshore operations while contributing to the continued expansion of the business. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive global organisation that recognises hard work and prioritises safety and quality.

About the team:

You’ll be joining our Motive team, who are mainly based in Stavanger. Over the past few years, this team has grown significantly as Motive continues to expand, and our intention is to continue this. You’ll be working alongside an operations team that strive for high quality service of work.

You will also be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.
 

Responsibilities:

People

• Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc
• Provides guidance and mentoring to other Offshore Technicians.
• Provide supervision to other Offshore Technicians when required
• To ensure client assistance and satisfaction at all times
• To liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.

Planet

• Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives.

Product

• Conduct subsea testing operations, including setup, monitoring, and execution of subsea equipment testing activities in line with project specifications and safety standards.
• Prepare, install, operate, and demobilise equipment on-site, ensuring all checks, maintenance, and operational procedures are completed.
• Mobilisation of all rental fleet equipment in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
• Demobilising of all off hire equipment returning to onshore in accordance with the Rental Equipment Mobilisation and Demobilisation procedure.
• Upkeep of and completion of demobilisation paperwork including the recording of missing or damaged equipment.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including service/maintenance records, cargo manifests, timesheets, and project paperwork, ensuring all records are uploaded to company systems.
• Conduct stock checks at worksites, reporting and communicating any discrepancies or damage to the client and company.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, liaising with the company where required to investigate and resolve faults.
• Undertaking required repairs, alterations or maintenance of equipment on site.
• Testing of equipment including flow / pressure testing hydraulic systems and flushing
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager, team members, and clients, including participation in project briefings, debriefings, inductions, and FAT processes (onshore/offshore as required).
• Complete required training (internal, external, and client-specific) and comply with all safety and operational procedures, including HIRA requirements.
• Submit all project documentation and expenses in a timely manner following project completion.
• Ability to read, understand and disseminate technical drawings and converse with the technical requirements of the task in hand.
• Safe operation of machinery, hand tools, lifting equipment and ensure job materials and equipment are correctly used.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Offshore certification Including Norwegian applicable medical, Norwegian Escape Chute, EBS course or any other required certification required to work offshore in Norway.
• Must be eligible for work in Norway; holding either an EU passport or a Norwegian residency permit.
• Must be a qualified electrician.
• Experience within Fibre Optics.
• Mechanical and hydraulic experience.
• Good knowledge of hydraulic components is essential.
• Relevant experience operating machinery in offshore industry.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Good IT skills are a must.
• Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve.
• The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation.
   

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you'll get:

• Feriepenger (Holiday Pay)
• Private Treatment Insurance
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.

You can apply by sending us a Resume with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.