Offshore Field Engineer

Tampnet AS; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore communications provider is seeking an Offshore Field Engineer to manage the installation and maintenance of telecom infrastructure in challenging environments. This position emphasizes teamwork with project managers and requires strong technical skills, relevant offshore certifications, and a commitment to gender equality. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Varied working days

Professional and personal development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Modern office locations

Qualifications

• Flexible, inquisitive, and relevant education.
• Relevant and valid offshore certifications.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Survey, installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment.
• Mechanical assembly of large antennas.
• Incident investigation at on and offshore locations.
• Close cooperation with Project Managers and Engineers.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

Offshore experience

Good knowledge of English

Strong verbal and written skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Relevant education

Job description

Tampnet is now looking for a Offshore Field Engineer to join our team.

This position is open to be filled in UK, Norway or the Netherlands.

In this position, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the Tampnet infrastructure at on- and offshore locations. You will make a strong contribution to quality and work closely with Project Managers, NOC (Network Operation Center) and the Operational team.

By joining Tampnet, you will be a part of an exciting Company with an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be part of a group with talented individuals who work together across geographies on common objectives that all culminate in one goal: always to take Tampnet to new levels. We are proud to be the worldwide leading offshore communications provider contributing to making the planet greener while improving people's lives.

The Field Engineer reports to the Manager, Field & Technical Services North Sea.

Main responsibility and tasks

• Survey, Installation, Commissioning and maintenance of Microwave radio links, LTE/4G, VSAT and network equipment offshore globally
• Mechanical Assembly of large antennas
• Electrical connectivity of devices
• Preparation, testing and staging of equipment
• Incident investigation / handling at on and offshore locations
• Close co-operation with Project Managers and Engineers
• Creation and revision of Tampnet Site Documentation
• Contribute to a positive working environment in the team / department

Qualification requirements

• Previous telecommunications experience
• Previous offshore experience
• A health declaration is part of the application procedure
• Flexible, inquisitive and relevant education
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Relevant and valid offshore certifications

As a part of Tampnet’s ESG responsibility, we have the ambition to build a strong, diverse, and inclusive company culture with a focus on gender equality. Our mission is to close the gender gap, promote equality, and contribute to a sustainable future for business and society.

By 2025 our target is to reach 30% women in Tampnet, and that is why we strive to achieve 1 of 3 candidates to be women in our final candidate pool.

Security requirements

• Candidates who apply for the position will, in connection with the recruitment process, be subject to a background check and an assessment of this will be used as a basis for candidate selection. To be a current candidate for the position, you must be Security Cleared (or eligible for Security clearance in Norway) and authorised according to Norwegian Security Act. Read more about security clearance at https://www.nsm.no/.

Personal qualities

• Strong verbal and written skills in English
• Flexible, reliable, inquisitive and proactive nature
• Ability to cope with a high pace of work in a hectic environment
• Structured work approach
• Ability to work independently or in a team and possess good collaborative skills
• Willing to travel as needed

We can offer

• Varied working days with independence and challenging tasks
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development in a growing company
• Professional and social work environment
• Interact with exciting customers, projects and new technology
• Competitive compensations and comprehensive benefits package
• Modern office locations

Our values are to be dedicated, caring, show integrity, be innovative, and be reliable. We believe in these qualities, which are essential for building an even stronger Tampnet.

Closing date

• November 7th, 2025
• Relevant applicants will be contacted on an ongoing basis