Base Engineer

Oceanscan Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

International group

Collaborative team

Job summary

Oceanscan Ltd in Aberdeen is recruiting a Base Engineer to support maintenance, calibration and repair of survey and NDT equipment. You will test, fault-find and repair, while maintaining documentation and ensuring high quality standards.

The role works within an engineering team, involving testing, interfacing, fault-finding, and repair activities, with emphasis on accuracy and timely service delivery. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience testing, servicing, fault-finding and repairing electronic equipment.
• Good communication and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, service and repair survey and NDT equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, interfacing and maintenance activities.
• Complete test sheets, calibration records, certificates and damage reports accurately.
• Perform quality control checks prior to equipment dispatch.
• Maintain stock and equipment movement records.
• Support workshop operations to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers when required, both remotely and on-site.
• Promote Oceanscan's high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

Skills

Fault finding

Electronics testing

Repairing hardware

Attention to detail

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

The Marine Data Services (MDS) Business Unit companies are proud to be part of the Venterra Group. Established in 1989 with Oceanscan, MDS now comprises eight specialist companies including Oceanscan Ltd, Oceanscan Inc, Oceanscan Pte Ltd, Sercal NDT, GeoForce Technical Services, HPR (UK), Inspire Environmental and Partrac operating across the UK, Singapore and the USA.

As a leading international provider of equipment, services and personnel, Oceanscan supports more than 1,000 customers worldwide with advanced hydrographic survey equipment, ROV sensors, NDT equipment, inspection systems, consumables and calibration services. With around 100 employees and up to 250 project personnel engaged globally, we continue to deliver innovative technical solutions that make us a trusted partner across the offshore and marine sectors.

Base Engineer to join our growing team in Aberdeen, working from our modern, purpose-built facility.

The Role

As a Base Engineer, you will support the maintenance, calibration, testing, servicing and repair of survey and NDT equipment, ensuring all equipment is prepared to the highest quality standards and ready for deployment.

Working within our engineering team, you will undertake testing, interfacing, fault-finding and repair activities while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting the smooth operation of the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, service and repair survey and NDT equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, interfacing and maintenance activities.
• Complete test sheets, calibration records, certificates and damage reports accurately.
• Perform quality control checks prior to equipment dispatch.
• Maintain stock and equipment movement records.
• Support workshop operations to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers when required, both remotely and on-site.
• Promote Oceanscan's high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience testing, servicing, fault-finding and repairing electronic equipment.
• Strong practical engineering skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience working with rental equipment.
• PCB investigation and repair.
• Soldering, crimping and mechanical assembly.
• Calibration activities and use of electronic test equipment.
• Experience within the survey, marine, offshore or NDT industries.

What We Offer

• Hands-on technical development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of advanced survey and NDT technologies.
• The opportunity to work within a growing international group.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Although primarily workshop-based, occasional travel within the UK and internationally may be required, including offshore locations.

If you're looking to build your engineering career with an established and growing company, we'd love to hear from you.