Onshore & Offshore Technician – Electronic / ROV / Fibre Optic

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Aberdeen
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Maintenance Troubleshooting Hydraulic systems Electrical systems Technical drawings PC skills Communication skills Offshore travel

FULL DESCRIPTION

Status: Permanent

Location: Aberdeen

Rate: Available Upon Request

The Technician’s role is to carry out maintenance, diagnosis, repair, assembly and testing of a range of equipment. Preparation of equipment for delivery to client or mobilization for offshore campaigns. Travel overseas and offshore to execute the safe installation/operation of the equipment.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

- Carrying out maintenance, inspection & testing of equipment as instructed, following procedures and appropriate documentation, up to the required company quality and certification standards.

- Carrying out inspections, perform troubleshooting and diagnosis on company product line.

- Completing maintenance records, assembly and test documentation and route cards to ensure records are accurate and kept upto date.

- Actively participating in daily toolbox talks to discuss safety, maintenance status/tasks, mobilisation/demobilisation updates etc.

- Reporting all incidents and non-conformances in line with company procedures.

- Carrying out daily housekeeping of workplace and tools to ensure a clean & safe working environment.

- Carrying out any additional tasks within capabilities as directed by the workshop supervisor or management.

- Ensuring standards of quality are constantly maintained to a high level.

- Must be flexible to work overtime and shifts as and when required.

- Participate when required in departmental improvement projects, highlight areas for improvement.

- Ensuring health and safety procedures are always adhered to actively promote good HSE practices.

- Be responsible for their own and others’ safety.

- Recognized qualification (NC/HNC/SQA etc) within a mechanical, hydraulics or electrical background or the completion of an apprenticeship in relevant subject.

- Alternatively, a demonstrable track record in a similar field/position.

- Consideration will be given to provide this training to the right candidate.

- Must be familiar with mechanical fitting techniques, pressure systems, pressure testing operations, lifting operations and general workshop activities.

- Must have knowledge of Mechanical and Hydraulic systems.

- Knowledge of Pneumatic and electrical systems would be considered an advantage but not essential.

- Must have the ability to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and hydraulic/electrical schematics.

- Hydraulic torquing experience would be beneficial but not essential as training would be given.

- Some relevant industrial experience (airline, military, oilfield, automotive, electronic)

- Will be required to drive a forklift to undertake the movement, loading and unloading of equipment - (training will be given if required)

- Will be required to operate an overhead gantry crane.

- Must have basic PC skills and have ability to use Microsoft office applications (i.e., Outlook, Excel & Word)

- Must have good written and verbal communication skills and work effectively with others.

- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

- Flexibility and adaptability within a role to meet the demands of a changing project and organizational needs.

- Preferrable to have at least 3 years in a similar role including offshore.

- Offshore travel/work is considered a core part of the role.

- In date certification would be an advantage, will be provided if needed.

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