Trainee Survey Technician

Breath HR; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Wellbeing package

STR Academy

Bonus plan

Holiday purchase

Social events

Charity/community events

Service awards

Competitive salary

Job summary

Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) seeks a Trainee Survey Technician to develop competence in survey and subsea equipment through structured training and supervised hands-on experience.

You will work with onshore workshop and offshore teams, gradually progressing to a fully competent Survey Technician while adhering to HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Essential: Technical qualification or ongoing study in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Engineering discipline.
• Experience not required as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of survey and subsea equipment.
• Learn offshore workflows and STR Academy competency milestones.
• Support onshore workshop and offshore teams as competency develops.

Education

Engineering qualification / ongoing study

Job description

Vacancy at Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR)

Vacancy listed03/09/2026

Details

The Trainee Survey Technician role is an entry-level position designed to develop technical competence in survey, positioning, and subsea equipment through structured training, supervised hands‑on experience, and gradual exposure to offshore operations. The role supports the onshore workshop and offshore teams while building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to progress into a fully competent Survey Technician position. The Trainee will work under close supervision, learning company systems, equipment, Quality standards, and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Onshore / Base Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of survey and subsea equipment under supervision.
• Assist with goods-in inspections, inventory control, and workshop housekeeping.
• Support fault‑finding activities and basic equipment checks as part of the technical team.
• Learn correct handling, storage, and transportation of sensitive survey equipment.
• Assist with mobilisation and demobilisation activities for offshore projects.
• Support equipment configuration activities, including software setup and interface checks, under guidance.
• Maintain accurate records, including workshop logs, calibration records, and asset documentation.
• Assist with goods-in inspections, inventory control, and workshop housekeeping.
• Participate in structured training programmes, mentoring, and “STR Academy” the company’s competency development plans.

Offshore Responsibilities (As Competency Develops)

• Assist Survey Technicians with the installation and operation of survey and positioning systems offshore.
• Observe and support data acquisition, system monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.
• Assist with sensor mounting, cable management, and survey spread set up.
• Maintain offshore technical logs and assist with reporting under supervision.
• Adhere strictly to offshore regulations, Permit‑to‑Work systems, and Company and Client Quality + HSE requirements.

Training & Development

• Undertake structured technical and safety training as defined by the Company.
• Work towards achieving required offshore certifications and competency milestones.
• Develop practical understanding of survey equipment, data acquisition systems, and offshore workflows.
• Progress toward independent working capability in line with “STR Academy” the companies competency scheme.

Essential:

Technical qualification or ongoing study in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Engineering discipline (NC / HNC / HND / Degree or Apprenticeship pathway preferred) or strong demonstrable interest in engineering and offshore technology.

Desirable (Ability to obtain):

• BOSIET / FOET
• OGUK / OEUK Medical
• CA‑EBS / HUET / GWO
• Valid Passport
• UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Private medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Wellbeing package such as additional paid leave day per year, enhanced sick pay and lunch and learns
• Comprehensive, ongoing training and development programmes such as STR Academy
• Bonus plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Social events
• Charity/community events
• Service awards
• Competitive salary