Odfjell Technology delivers safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions that save time, cost, and reduce carbon emissions for our clients. Our people connect 50 years of industry experience with the technology of tomorrow. With projects in more than 20 countries we are looking for talented people who can help us overcome the today’s challenges and realise the opportunities ahead.
The Discipline Responsible Maintenance is accountable for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and availability of equipment. The role provides expert guidance in maintenance strategies, supports safe and cost-effective operations, and ensures compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and HSE requirements. Working closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, the position drives continuous improvement, develops discipline-specific procedures, and ensures effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Discipline Responsible within Odfjell Technology’s Maintenance Management, accountable for developing, implementing, and continuously optimizing maintenance strategies based on criticality and risk..
- Provide day-to-day maintenance advisory /support and perform ad-hoc relevant work tasks (i.e. support in resolving maintenance queries, input to MOC, etc.) in accordance with Odfjell Technology,
- Establish and maintain Maintenance Management Systems in alignment with international standards, company policies, and area operational requirements (e.g., NORSOK Z-008 for Norway)
- Colaborate and integrate input from other disciplines (e.g., drilling, electrical, marine, etc.) in the maintenance planning process.
- Implement optimization processes to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with safety and risk management disciplines to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Evaluate established KPIs and give input to improve maintenance effectiveness.
- Perform audits, verifications/coaching onshore and offshore on maintenance management issues and assist operational management to solve NPT situations.
- Provide discipline competence to maintenance plans, long term plans and improvement initiatives for Odfjell Technology installations on upgrades, class activities and modifications. Involvement in technical change projects through technical clarifications and communicate need for additional resources.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:
- Higher technical education (MSc, BSc or equivalent). Relevant technical offshore experience may compensate for lack of formal education.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience within maintenance engineering experience in oil & gas, energy, or heavy industry, with proven discipline responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance strategies, reliability methods (RCM, FMEA), CMMS systems, and discipline-specific standards/regulations.
- Thorough knowledge towards ERP /CMMS systems such as IFS, Maximo is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to lead discipline-specific maintenance activities, coordinate across departments, and provide technical guidance to operations/maintenance teams.
- Good oral and written English skills are required.
Competencies
- Strong discipline knowledge and ability to develop, review, and optimize maintenance strategies and procedures.
- Strong capability in root cause analysis, reliability engineering, and data-driven decision-making.
- Skilled in scheduling, resource allocation, and balancing long-term reliability with short-term operational needs.
- Ability to clearly convey technical information, influence decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proactive in taking ownership of discipline-related issues, guiding teams, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Join Odfjell Technology as Discipline Responsible Maintenance and take charge of shaping smart, risk-based maintenance strategies that keep our operations running safely and reliably.
Why you should join our team
The Odfjell group recognises that the shift to renewable energy requires a new way of thinking. By leveraging diverse, cross-functional teams we drive innovation, sustainability, and technological improvements across the business. Our people are at the heart of what we do to drive change as we continue to shape and grow the business.
We strive to create a satisfying and motivating workplace for our employees and an arena for sharing experiences with a focus on ongoing learning and development. Our employees report high levels of empowerment, open dialogue, and trust.
We believe that diversity and inclusion are pre-conditions to succeed in a global marketplace. We believe our company values should be reflected in the everyday behaviour of our leaders and employees alike.
We offer:
- Learning and development support
- Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Part of a global company with opportunities for growth and development.
- Competitive compensation and benefits including paid time-off, insurances and retirement
- Flexible home office opportunities
We live our core values – creative, competent, result oriented, committed – while always being safety conscious.
We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.