ROV Tooling Technician (mechanical)

Saipem; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saipem in the UK is seeking a Mechanical ROV Tooling Technician to join the ROV Asset department in Aberdeen. You will maintain, repair, refurbish and prepare ROV tooling equipment for offshore projects, in line with Saipem's Quality and Safety policies.

The role focuses on hands-on workshop work in Aberdeen, with duties including equipment strip-downs, re-assembly, documentation, packing and quality checks. Applicants must reside in the UK and have UK right-to-work.

Qualifications

• Industry training in engineering with a mechanical or hydraulic background.
• Time-served mechanical/hydraulic experience in a workshop environment.
• Experience in reading/interpreting technical drawings and manuals.
• Familiarity with ROV tooling and subsea equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and maintaining maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ROV subsea tooling repair and preparation in Aberdeen workshop.
• Gain experience on all ROV tooling equipment used for offshore operations.
• Perform strip-down, maintenance, refurbishment and re-assembly of ROV tooling equipment.
• Provide technical support to building new ROV tooling equipment.
• Prepare paperwork related to ROV tooling maintenance and build activities.
• Pack, check spares and perform quality control on tooling equipment prior to shipment.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment in good working order.
• Adhere to Saipem's Quality and Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Assist Lead ROV Tooling Technician during tooling support activities.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Reading drawings

Technical documentation

MS Office

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering training

Tools

Workshop tools

Lifting equipment

Subsea tooling

Job description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is "One Company" organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialised Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is "Engineering for a sustainable future". As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Purpose of the position

As ROV Tooling Technician (mechanical) you will be part of the ROV Asset department and will report to the Lead ROV Tooling Technician. You will support in the maintenance, repair, refurbishment and preparation of ROV tooling equipment for use on Saipem ROV worksites, in accordance with Company's Quality and Safety Policy and Procedures.

How can you support us? Here below are your responsibilities

• Carry out the ROV subsea tooling equipment repair and preparation activities, located in Aberdeen workshop.
• Gain experience and knowledge on all ROV tooling equipment used for offshore operations.
• Perform strip-down, maintenance, refurbishment and re-assembly of ROV tooling equipment.
• Provide technical support to the building of new ROV tooling equipment as required by projects.
• Contribute to the process of preparing paperwork related to the ROV Tooling maintenance and build activities.
• Perform packing activities, spares checks and quality control checks on tooling equipment prior to shipment.
• Keep workshop tools and equipment in good and operational order
• Adhere to the Company's Quality and Safety Policy and Procedures in everyday activities.
• Assist the Lead ROV Tooling Technician during tooling support activities.

What are we looking for?

Education

Industry training in Engineering disciplines, with a mechanical or hydraulic background, and time-served experience. Mechanical discipline preferred.

Experience

Proven mechanical/hydraulic experience in a similar workshop environment.

Technical skills

Solid mechanical/hydraulic knowledge, including assembly and fault-finding activities. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Good understanding of ROV tooling systems and subsea equipment. Familiarity with workshop tools, lifting equipment and safe working practices.

IT skills

Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications). Ability to complete maintenance records, checklists and technical documentation.

What We Can Offer To You

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) PAYE contract for an initial period of 1 year, with potential for extension.
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Location: Bridge of Don, Aberdeen Office
• Start date: As soon as a successful candidate is identified

All applicants must reside in the UK and possess full, permanent UK right-to-work status, as Saipem is unable to offer sponsorships.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity

At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us

Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.