Subsea Cable Tech: Precision Assembly & Testing

KBM Resourcing Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KBM Resourcing Ltd in Aberdeen is seeking a hands-on Subsea Cable Technician to assemble, terminate, mould and test high-performance subsea cable systems in a precision manufacturing setting.

You will read engineering drawings, perform soldering, splicing, encapsulation and resin casting, and ensure compliance with safety, quality and documentation requirements. Collaboration across Engineering, Operations and Quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in soldering and cable assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong problem solving and fault finding abilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• IPC qualification (desirable) or fibre optic experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembling components and cable systems from supplied kits.
• Preparing components for termination, splicing and encapsulation.
• Carrying out electrical terminations and splicing using soldering and mechanical techniques.
• Performing fibre optic terminations in accordance with established procedures.
• Mixing and casting polyurethane, polyethylene and epoxy resins.
• Manufacturing connectors and connector inserts from raw components.
• Handling and storing chemicals safely, following all relevant health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Testing finished products, recording results accurately and completing the necessary documentation.
• Maintaining machinery, tools and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, product quality and workplace safety.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Stores and other departments.
• Supporting colleagues with product knowledge and process training where required.

Skills

Soldering and cable assembly

Read engineering drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Health, safety & quality

IPC qualification / fibre optic

Job description

KBM Resourcing Ltd in Aberdeen is seeking a hands-on Subsea Cable Technician to assemble, terminate, mould and test high-performance subsea cable systems in a precision manufacturing setting.

You will read engineering drawings, perform soldering, splicing, encapsulation and resin casting, and ensure compliance with safety, quality and documentation requirements. Collaboration across Engineering, Operations and Quality is essential.