Valve Technician

NRL Recruitment; Kirkton of Durris; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking an offshore Valve Technician for a temporary assignment in the UK. You will inspect, diagnose, repair and test hydraulic systems on offshore equipment, ensuring safety and performance.

Applicants must have proven valve tech experience, be UK-based and eligible to work in the UK. Mobility from Aberdeen to offshore sites will be required, with duration up to three weeks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Valve Technician in offshore environments.
• Ability to inspect hydraulic systems for wear, leaks and faults.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hydraulic systems and components for wear, damage, leakage and performance issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults using appropriate testing equipment.
• Verify pilot pressures, solenoid operation and coil resistance.
• Interpret P&IDs to identify faults and determine repair requirements.

Skills

Hydraulic systems expertise

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Electrical testing

Schematics interpretation

Tools

Test equipment

Hydraulic test benches

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

NRL is looking for Valve technicians for an Offshore trip, full JD can be sent on application

Candidates MUST have good proven previous experience working as a Valve Technician

Mob Date: Approx 03/10/26
Mob from: Aberrdeen
Duration: Up to 3 week trip

Inspection, Diagnostics and Fault-Finding

• Inspect hydraulic systems and components for wear, damage, leakage and performance issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults using appropriate testing equipment.
• Verify pilot pressures, solenoid operation, coil resistance and electrical signals.
• Interpret hydraulic schematics, engineering drawings and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to identify faults and determine repair requirements.

Maintenance and Repair

• Strip, inspect, clean and rebuild hydraulic pilot valves, solenoid valves, actuators and associated components.
• Replace seals, O-rings, springs and worn internal parts in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on hydraulic equipment.
• Ensure repaired equipment is assembled to the required quality standards.

Calibration and Testing

• Calibrate hydraulic valves and associated equipment using approved test equipment.
• Perform pressure, flow and functional testing using hydraulic test benches, pressure gauges and diagnostic instruments.
• Adjust valve settings, including cracking pressures, stroke rates and operating parameters, where required.
• Verify equipment performance before release and ensure equipment meets operational specifications.

Applicants MUST be UK based and have the right to work in the UK

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.