Field Service Technician

Vaisala; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in measurement instruments is seeking a Field Service Technician in Aberdeen, UK. You'll maintain meteorological and oceanographical systems, assisting both offshore and onshore teams. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in instrumentation, strong health and safety awareness, and relevant qualifications. Apply by November 10th, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience with metocean sensors or similar instrumentation is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of electronics and electrical systems required.
• Offshore certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and commissioning of offshore systems.
• Install and configure new weather monitoring systems.
• Test, repair, and calibrate hardware while onshore.

Skills

Experience with metocean sensors

Hands-on experience in servicing, installing, or inspecting instrumentation

Understanding of electronics and electrical systems

Ability to read and interpret schematic engineering drawings

Willingness to travel offshore

Health and safety awareness

Education

ONC/HNC qualifications in electronics, electrical, or instrumentation

Job description

We are looking for a Field Service Technician to join our MetOcean Team at Vaisala in Aberdeen, UK. Join us in a role where you play a vital part in keeping offshore operations safe, ensuring reliable weather data for those who depend on it.

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala is recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 study. Our team of over 2,400 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

What’s your role?

You will be part of our MetOcean Team, a skilled group of professionals, formerly part of Nevis Technology and now integrated into Vaisala. Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to work offshore, maintaining meteorological and oceanographical systems. You will also be maintaining and upgrading our Elements software, with the support of our software team. When not offshore, you will assist the onshore team in testing and shipping hardware, as required. In this role you will be working in close co-operation with all members of our small Aberdeen team, and you will report to the Project and Service Manager.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing maintenance, troubleshooting, surveying and commissioning of offshore meteorological and oceanographic systems to ensure compliance with CAP437 and other applicable local standards
• Installing and configuring new weather monitoring systems in offshore environments
• Ensuring all operations comply with ISO9001:2015 quality systems and Vaisala procedures
• Whilst onshore, you will be testing, repairing, calibrating and shipping hardware

What will you bring?

• Previous experience with metocean sensors or similar instrumentation would be advantageous
• Hands‑on experience in servicing, installing, or inspecting instrumentation in an industrial or offshore environment
• Strong understanding of electronics, electrical systems, and software applications
• Ability to read and interpret schematic engineering drawings
• ONC/HNC qualifications in electronics, electrical, or instrumentation fields, or relevant industry experience
• Willingness to travel offshore, primarily in the North Sea
• Strong health and safety awareness and capability to work at heights
• Offshore certifications such as MIST, BOSIET, CompEX, and Working at Heights are considered a plus

For additional information

Please contact Kathleen Dawes, Project and Service Manager by email [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on November 10th, 2025 via the application form.