Subsea Test Centre Laboratory Technician

Freudenberg; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Aberdeen is seeking a laboratory/test technician to conduct pre and post-test inspections, prepare samples, and perform testing using specialized Subsea Test Centre equipment. You will document results, raise NCRs when needed, and support maintenance of logs and reports.

The role requires basic lab practice knowledge, the ability to follow procedures, and experience with data presentation tools.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safe laboratory or test-house practice.
• Ability to read, understand and follow defined procedures.
• Experience with testing and data presentation formats (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post-test inspections.
• Prepare test samples using hand-tools.
• Perform testing with Subsea Test Centre equipment.
• Raise non-conformity reports for failed tests.
• Present results concisely and accurately in various formats.
• Author technical reports for clients.

Skills

Lab testing

Attention to detail

Procedures reading

Forklift operation

Education

SCQF Level 7 / Advanced Higher / HNC in science or engineering

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Conducting pre and post-test inspections in accordance with procedures.
• Preparing test samples prior to test using a variety of hand-tools.
• Conducting testing using a variety of Subsea Test Centre Equipment including but not limited to Hydrostatic Pressure Vessels, Hydraulic Pumps and Test-Frames.
• Raising any applicable non-conformity reports for failed tests in accordance with quality procedures and contributing to any failure investigations etc.
• Providing concise, accurate and timely presentations of results from testing in a variety of formats: Excel, Word, Power-Point, Balmoral specific systems etc.
• Authoring technical reports to a necessary standard for submission to clients.
• Developing and maintaining Subsea Test Centre test procedures and methods.
• Accurately maintaining the Subsea Test Centre logs and production registers containing test details.
• Conducting routine calibration, (basic) maintenance and checks of Subsea Test Centre equipment.
• Maintaining adequate stocks of consumables to support testing operations.
• Keeping the Subsea Test Centre and test facilities clean and tidy, maintaining high standards at all times.
• Any other relevant duties as issued by Subsea Test Centre Supervisory/Management Personnel.

Qualifications

• Required: Secondary school education to SCQF Level 7/ Advanced Higher / Higher National Certificate in a scientific or engineering-related subject.
• Relevant practical experience may be accepted in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Desirable: HNC or SVQ in a Science or Engineering field.
• Experience Required: Laboratory experience in a secondary school or college setting, or relevant work experience in a laboratory or test-house setting.
• Desirable: Prior hydrostatic pressure or mechanical testing experience.

Skills/Training Required

• Basic knowledge of safe laboratory or test-house practice, multi-tasker, good attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand and act on defined procedures and processes.
• Desirable: Knowledge of materials testing.
• Experience of operating forklift trucks and overhead cranes.

Balmoral Comtec is unable to support visa sponsorship for this position.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Balmoral Comtec Limited Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.