Trainee Survey Technician

Breath HR; Perth; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance including in

Wellbeing package with extra leave

STR Academy training

Bonus plan

Holiday purchase scheme

Social events

Charity/community events

Service awards

Competitive salary

Job summary

Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) in Perth, Australia seeks a motivated Trainee Survey Technician to support the Survey team in achieving day-to-day objectives. Based in our Technical & Operations division, you will assist with equipment preparation, testing, and event coordination for client deliveries.

The role requires maths/science/tech background or engineering degree with 1+ year experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both in teams and independently.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is required to ensure accuracy in testing and documentation.
• Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.
• High standard of QHSE in the workplace.
• Ability to work as a team taking directions.
• Ability to work independently and confidently when representing the company at client premises.
• Flexible and pro-active approach to working and learning.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and testing of equipment prior to rental and post hire.
• Function testing, software/firmware updates, cable integrity.
• Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists.
• Checking, inspecting, and documenting equipment returned from hire.
• Visual inspection, function testing and writing technical reports.
• Identification of in-house or external repair tasks.
• Preparing all assets to ensure they are ready for delivery to clients at short notice.
• General warehouse and delivery duties.
• Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment on mobilisation.
• Setup, interface, function test on mobilisation.
• Troubleshoot to successful conclusion.
• Assist offshore survey team as required.
• Demobilise, check, inspect and document equipment prior to dispatch back to base.
• Attend offshore training and undergo an offshore medical.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedures compliance

QHSE standards

Team player

Independent working

Proactive learner

Education

A-Level/Higher Level in maths, science and technology

Engineering degree or 1 year+ relevant experience

Job description

Vacancy at Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR)

Perth, Australia

Vacancy listed 15/06/2026

Details

• Preparing and testing of equipment prior to rental and post hire.
• Function testing, software / firmware updates, cable integrity.
• Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists.
• Checking, inspecting, and documenting equipment returned from hire.
• Visual inspection, function testing and writing technical reports.
• Identification of in‑house or external repair tasks.
• Preparing all assets to ensure they are ready for delivery to clients at short notice.
• General warehouse and delivery duties.
• Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment on mobilisation.
• Setup, interface, function test on mobilisation.
• Troubleshoot to successful conclusion.
• Assist offshore survey team as required.
• Demobilise, check, inspect and document equipment prior to dispatch back to base.
• Attend offshore training and undergo an offshore medical.

Desired Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Qualified to A-Level/Higher Level in maths, science, and technology.

Job Knowledge and Experience

Qualified to degree level in relevant Engineering or have 1 year plus equivalent experience.

Personal Skills / Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.
• High standard of QHSE in the workplace.
• Ability to work as a team taking directions.
• Ability to work independently and confidently when representing the company at client premises.
• Have a flexible and pro‑active approach to working and learning.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance including dental and vision
• Wellbeing package such as additional paid leave day per year, enhanced sick pay and lunch and learns.
• Comprehensive, ongoing training and development programmes such as STR Academy
• Bonus plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Social events
• Charity/community events
• Service awards
• Competitive salary

Job Overview

We are looking for a Trainee Survey Technician based in Perth Australia. Working within our Technical & Operations division, the Trainee Survey Technician role will be to support the Survey team in achieving the overall team’s day‑to‑day objectives.