Workshop Technician

Interventek Subsea Engineering Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Interventek Subsea Engineering Limited seeks a Workshop Technician to support assembly, maintenance, inspection and testing of high-integrity mechanical and subsea equipment. You will follow drawings, procedures and company standards with a focus on HSE, quality and traceability.

The role requires a recognised Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification and workshop experience; subsea/oil & gas exposure is preferred. You will work in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience within an engineering workshop environment.
• Experience with subsea/oil & gas or other high-integrity environments preferred.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, maintenance, inspection and testing.
• Experience using hydrostatic, pneumatic/gas, thermal and functional test equipment.
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic circuits and hydraulic schematics.
• Good understanding of hydraulic connections and workshop practices.
• Strong HSE awareness and commitment to safe working practices.
• Identify defects and non-conformances and raise via correct processes.
• Maintain accurate workshop build, inspection, test and traceability records.
• Good organisational and time-management skills; meet deadlines.
• Work well in a team and independently within procedures and competencies.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet business/project needs.

Responsibilities

• Review work packages; verify components; undertake assembly and redress; complete required documentation.
• Review procedures and requirements; verify test equipment; configure equipment and perform tests; record results.
• Ensure workshop tooling and test equipment are used safely; report defects; maintain a clean, safe workspace.
• Work within competence; seek guidance for activities outside training; uphold safety and quality with full traceability.

Skills

Engineering workshop experience

Subsea experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Reading drawings/diagrams

HSE awareness

Traceability & documentation

Defect identification & non-conformity

Teamwork & collaboration

Time-management

Flexible approach to work

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Workshop Technician will join our engineering workshop team to support the assembly, maintenance, inspection and testing of high-integrity mechanical and subsea equipment. They will work in accordance with approved drawings, procedures, work instructions and company standards, with a strong focus on HSE, product quality, traceability and the safe execution of workshop activities.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (e.g. Modern Apprenticeship, SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Previous experience within an engineering workshop environment.
• Experience within subsea, oil & gas, pressure equipment or another high-integrity engineering environment is preferred.
• Experience of mechanical assembly, maintenance, inspection and testing.
• Experience using test equipment and systems including hydrostatic, pneumatic/gas, thermal and functional testing.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, pneumatic circuit diagrams and hydraulic schematics.
• Good understanding of hydraulic connections and associated workshop practices.
• Strong awareness of HSE requirements and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ability to identify defects, abnormalities and non-conformances and raise these through the appropriate processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate workshop documentation, including build, inspection, test and traceability records.
• Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also working independently within defined procedures and competency limits.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet business and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Assembly & Redress

• Review work packages; Verify components; Undertake assembly and redress activities; Complete required documentation.

Testing

• Review procedures, requirements and acceptance criteria; Verify test equipment and instrumentation; Configure equipment and carry out hydrostatic, pneumatic/gas, thermal and functional testing; Record test results and report abnormalities

Workshop & Equipment

• Ensure workshop tooling, plant and test equipment are used correctly and safely Report defects, damage or concerns; Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace; Support workshop housekeeping, continuous improvement and HSE initiatives.

Working Within Competence

• Technicians will be expected to work within their training, competence and authorisation, seeking appropriate guidance where activities fall outside their experience or approved procedures.
• The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a safety-first approach, attention to detail and a commitment to quality, while maintaining full product traceability throughout all workshop activities.