Workshop Technician - Mechanical or Electrical

Oceaneering International, Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled workshop technician to maintain and refurbish ROV systems in their Aberdeen workshop. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and working on both company and customer-owned equipment. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical or hydraulic engineering and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team in a company that values personal development and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Opportunities for Advancement

International Work Experience

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical and/or Hydraulic Engineering is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and refurbishment on ROV systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements during operations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulic Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Excellent Communication Skills

6S and Lean Principles Awareness

Education

City & Guilds, SVQ 3 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds, SVQ 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Forklift Truck

Overhead Crane

Job description

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The primary role of the workshop technician is to carry out maintenance and refurbishment activities on ROV systems and/ or associated tooling packages in the Aberdeen workshop.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

• Carry out maintenance, (mobilization, demobilization, periodic and in-storage) and refurbishment activities on company and customer owned equipment
• Ensure that all work is performed to conform to company operating and maintenance standards and in accordance with all current legislation
• Update equipment maintenance systems to record details of all repairs and maintenance of company owned equipment
• Perform preparation, mobilisation and demobilisation of ROV systems, associated tooling packages and/or Survey systems equipment
• Participate in daily toolbox talks for workshop group
• Participate in observation system and conduct STOP audits on a regular basis
• Participate in safety training courses and initiatives
• Ensure that all tasks are performed using correct procedures
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements prior to starting and during operations i.e. COSHH, HAVS, PUWER and LOLER
• Participate in creation of Risk Assessments and JSEA
• Participate in QHSE initiatives such as continuous improvement implementation and monitoring
• Adopt and promote 6S and lean principals
• Assist with any other duties as and when required

NON-ESSENTIAL

• Participate in the company competence scheme to allow progression through company career framework.
• If required, travel overseas and to offshore locations to provide onsite technical support
• If required, attend project kick-off meetings to provide technical support

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Experience in Mechanical and/or Hydraulic Engineering OR
• Experience in Electronic and/or Electrical Engineering
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrable awareness of 6S and lean principles

DESIRED

• City & Guilds, SVQ 3 in Mechanical and/or Hydraulic Engineering OR City & Guilds, SVQ 3 in Electronic and/or Electrical Engineering
• Awareness of "working with pressure" i.e. pressure testing (hydro & pneumatic) / function testing (Mechanical/Hydraulic)
• Awareness of component function/repair, control panel wiring/building, with the ability to understand & interpret electrical schematics (Electronic/Electrical)
• Understanding of LOTO process/procedures (Electronic/Electrical)
• Working at heights experience
• Forklift Truck and Overhead Crane experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ambassador for change
• Promotes the use of open and honest feedback
• Promotes QHSE improvements
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment or scope
• Consistently works with accuracy and thoroughness
• Perseus continuous personal development

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click 'Apply Now'.