Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician


Company
SBM Offshore
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. Now, see how a role change can develop you, and us, even more.About Us:SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.Reports ToAssistant Maintenance SupervisorBackgroundThe Maintenance Technician will exhibit a high standard of safety behaviors while carrying out Engine Room maintenance and Engine Room system operation. They may be expected to perform maintenance, preservation, welding, machining, pipe and mechanical fitting and related activities. Depending on its qualifications, they act as Junior Watchkeeper.AuthorityThe Maintenance Operator acts under the Authority of the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor and/or Engine Room Supervisor as appropriate.Immediate SubordinatesFitters designated as part of team, visitors, vendor technicians, and sub-contractorsAccountable For: Responsibilities & Standards1) Operate Engine Room Equipment and Systems and Utilities Operation1 Prepare marine Engine Room or Aft Machinery Space and Utility Systems for start-up.2 Start and monitor marine Engine Room or Aft Machinery Space and Utility Systems.3 Prepare and shutdown marine Engine Room or Aft Machinery Space and Utility Systems.4 Follow operational and safety procedures in all aspects of work.2) Perform Maintenance activities1 Isolate and reinstate marine Engine Room or Aft Machinery Space and Utility Systems for Maintenance.2 Perform scheduled and unplanned maintenance safely and effectively under PTW Risk Assessment and Management System procedures.3 Ensure work is correctly and accurately identified, recorded and communicated.4 Perform general maintenance, greasing, cleaning, filter changing and housekeeping.5 The Maintenance operator may be required to correctly operate a Lathe, Milling and Shaping Machines, Gas Arc and or Plasma cutting.6 Maintain all portable power tools to limit of responsibility. (No; electrical’ work unless accredited by the electrical department).3) Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures1 Ensure that any controlled process discharges from area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.2 Identify and halt any unplanned (gas or liquid discharges where possible, and reported immediately according to policy, procedure and regulation.3 Deal with equipment, waste or other materials for disposal according to the correct procedure.4 Do not waste resources such as PPE, stock items, materials, tools or spare parts.4) Emergency Response1 Carry Out Emergency Response role (See Station Bill).2 Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.Recruitment Only-Generic Functional CompetenciesOffshore - HandoverOffshore - BunkeringOffshore - Operating Engine Room EquipmentOffshore - Diagnosis and Fault FindingOffshore - Global Enterprise Management SystemOffshore - Safety ManagementOffshore - Low Level MaintenanceOffshore - Condition MonitoringOffshore - WatchkeepingPre-hire Qualifications And Experience3 years’ experience in shipping as a watch keeping Engine Room rating, STCW Reg. AIII/4, or EOOW STCW Reg. AIII/1 ORorGeneral maintenance skills including fitting, and Coded Welding qualification. VLCC /Large Seagoing Vessel Engine Room or FPSO operations experience desirable. Proficiency in English at a minimum of A1 level according to the CEFR international standard. Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore.SPECIFIC DETAILS Hiring Manager: Gregory ACOSTA HRBP: Milenna MORAES We kindly request you to ensure your Lucy profile is up to date and to inform your manager before applying.

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Q What is the minimum monthly salary for electricians in Brazil starting January 2026?
The Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego sets the national minimum wage at R$1,650 per month for electricians as of 1 January 2026, with a mandatory 50% premium for overtime hours beyond 44 per week. Electricians in São Paulo state receive an additional R$180 monthly regional allowance under the 2025 collective agreement extended to 2026.
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Candidates must hold a Técnico em Eletrotécnica diploma from SENAI or equivalent plus registration with the regional CREA council, as mandated by Law 13.639/2018 updated in 2025. Two years of documented experience or 1,200 hours of supervised internship are required before CREA issues the professional license.
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Applicants must submit CPF, RG, proof of technical diploma, CREA registration number, and Carteira de Trabalho digital via the Sine platform before 31 March 2026. A negative criminal record certificate issued within the last 90 days is also mandatory for roles involving high-voltage work.
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Standard electrician contracts limit working time to 44 hours per week with at least one 24-hour rest period, as defined in the 2026 CLT update. Employees receive 30 consecutive days of paid annual leave plus the 13th salary payment due by 30 November 2026.
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