Graduate Offshore Stimulation Engineer

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in Aberdeen is looking for a Graduate Engineer to join an offshore engineering team. The role involves conducting fluid testing, supporting stimulation operations, and maintaining lab equipment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and a UK or EU passport. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in the energy industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab environment would be desirable.
• Familiarity with fracture design concepts.
• Possession of a UK or EU passport.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fluid testing and material QA/QC in vessel laboratories.
• Support stimulation operations and reporting.
• Assist with R&D, fluid development, and vessel improvement projects.
• Maintain HSEQ standards and comply with Ecotoc regulations.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and software.

Skills

Fluid testing

Material QA/QC

Lab equipment operation

HSEQ standards compliance

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

STIMPLAN

Job description

Overview

NES Fircroft are looking for a Graduate Engineer who will join our client's offshore engineering team aboard a vessel that operates stimulation activities for the Energy industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to kickstart their career in offshore stimulation operations, working alongside experienced professionals in a hands-on environment.

Open to UK or EU Passport Holders.

Rotation

You will work 28 days offshore, then receive 28 days off work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fluid testing and material QA/QC in vessel laboratories
• Support stimulation operations and reporting
• Assist with R&D, fluid development, and vessel improvement projects
• Maintain HSEQ standards and comply with Ecotoc regulations
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and software (e.g., STIMPLAN – desirable but not essential)
• Cover duties of Vessel Stimulation Engineer when required

Experience Required

1. Time spent in a lab environment would be desirable
2. Aware of the concepts of fracture design
3. Relevant Engineering Degree
4. UK or EU passport required

About NES Fircroft

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.