Trainee Survey Technician

UTEC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UTEC, a part of Acteon's Geo-services, seeks a Trainee Survey Technician to support survey and positioning equipment preparation and testing in the Dyce, Aberdeen workshop. The role offers practical, hands-on experience and progression toward offshore field work.

The program includes structured training sessions and development of systems integration knowledge, with exposure to vessel mobilisation and demobilisation activities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical ability with basic testing equipment (e.g., multimeters).
• Fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare survey and positioning equipment: verify completeness, configure, test, package, and record data.
• Check, maintain and support bench test setups for full positioning systems.
• Assist with assembly, integration and testing of new survey equipment for deployment.
• Coordinate outbound and inbound logistics of offshore survey equipment.
• Support quayside vessel mobilisations and demobilisations of positioning equipment.
• Turn around demobilised equipment for next assignment and return rentals to vendors.
• Assist with equipment inspection, minor repairs and cleaning.
• Service and prepare survey computers between projects to ensure readiness.
• Assist with installation of equipment on vessels at the quayside.
• Assist with removal of equipment from vessels at the quayside.

Skills

Hands-on technical ability

Fault-finding

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Soldering

Cable termination/splicing

Job description

UTEC, Acteon's Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project's economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers' decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.

The Trainee Survey Technician will assist with the preparation, maintenance, and configuration of survey and positioning equipment prior to offshore mobilisation. Working within the workshop based in Dyce, Aberdeen. The trainee will gain practical experience in assembling survey spreads, interfacing hardware with survey computers, carrying out basic system testing, and supporting vessel mobilisation and demobilisation activities.

This role is suited to an individual with a strong interest in electrical or electronic engineering, who is motivated to develop technical skills and pursue a career working offshore.

The position will consist of an initial 12-month structured training period within the workshop, where the trainee will develop a solid foundation in survey equipment, systems integration, and operational procedures. This will be followed by an additional 12 months of continued development, with the aim of transitioning into the offshore field pool on a full-time basis once the required competencies have been achieved..

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare survey and positioning equipment in accordance with departmental procedures, including verification of equipment completeness, configuration, testing, packaging, and maintaining accurate records.
• Check, maintain, and support the setup of bench tests for full positioning systems.
• Assist with the assembly, integration, and testing of new survey and positioning equipment, ensuring systems are configured and functioning correctly prior to deployment.
• Assist with the outbound and inbound logistics of offshore survey equipment.
• Support and assist with quayside vessel mobilisations and demobilisations of positioning equipment.
• Turn around demobilised equipment ready for the next assignment, ensuring it is returned to its original state and any rental equipment is returned to vendors.
• Assist with equipment inspection, minor repairs, and cleaning where required.
• Service and prepare survey computers between projects to ensure they are operational and ready for deployment.
• Assist with the installation of survey and positioning equipment on vessels at the quayside in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Assist with the removal of survey and positioning equipment from vessels at the quayside in accordance with departmental procedures.

Requirements (E - Essential / P - Preferred)

• HNC/HND in a relevant discipline (e.g., Electrical, Electronic, or Engineering) would be advantageous. (P)
• Basic knowledge of electro-technical and electronic components and principles. (P)
• Hands-on technical ability, including the use of basic testing equipment (e.g., multimeters), soldering, and cable termination/splicing. (P)
• Basic fault-finding and problem-solving abilities. (P)
• Full UK Driving Licence. (E)
• Good planning and organisational skills. (E)
• Competent user of the MS Office Suite. (P)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal. (E)
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as required by operational needs. (E)