Offshore Valve Technician - Hydraulic Diagnostics Pro

NRL; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking experienced Valve Technicians for an offshore assignment in the UK. The role involves inspection, diagnostics, fault-finding, maintenance and calibration of hydraulic systems on offshore equipment. Mobility is required with a date around 03/10/26 and a deployment duration of up to three weeks.

Candidates must have proven valve technician experience and the legal right to work in the UK. The position welcomes diverse applicants and emphasizes safety on job sites.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Valve Technician.
• UK-based with the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hydraulic systems and components for wear, damage, leakage and performance issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults using testing equipment.
• Verify pilot pressures, solenoid operation, coil resistance and electrical signals.
• Interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and P&IDs to identify faults and repairs.
• Strip, inspect, clean and rebuild hydraulic valves and actuators and related parts.
• Replace seals, O-rings, springs and worn internal parts per spec.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on hydraulic equipment.
• Ensure repaired equipment is assembled to required quality standards.
• Calibrate hydraulic valves and related equipment with approved test gear.
• Perform pressure, flow and functional tests on hydraulic benches and gauges.
• Adjust valve settings including cracking pressures and stroke rates.
• Verify equipment performance before release and ensure compliance with specs.

Skills

Valve technician experience

Tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

NRL is seeking experienced Valve Technicians for an offshore assignment in the UK. The role involves inspection, diagnostics, fault-finding, maintenance and calibration of hydraulic systems on offshore equipment. Mobility is required with a date around 03/10/26 and a deployment duration of up to three weeks.

Candidates must have proven valve technician experience and the legal right to work in the UK. The position welcomes diverse applicants and emphasizes safety on job sites.