Survey Technician

Survey Technician


Purpose of the Role:

Due to continued growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Survey Technician to join our clients Aberdeen base. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the client’s rental equipment and ensure they are ready for deployment.

In addition to working in the client's Aberdeen base, this role will require travel and will involve working in other client bases, client vessels and platforms. 
The ideal applicant will have previous experience in electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices with offshore survey experience using geophysical positioning or ROV equipment. 
The applicant will need to demonstrate a confident “can do” attitude in a fast-paced environment and must be a team player. The applicant will need to be an excellent communicator and offer exceptional attention to detail.


Main duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Rental (onshore)

• Preparing and testing of equipment prior to rental and post hire.
• Function testing, software / firmware updates, cable integrity.
• Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists.
• Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment returned from hire.
• Visual inspection, function testing and writing technical reports
• Identification of in-house or external repair tasks.
• Preparing all assets to ensure they are ready for delivery to clients at short notice.
• General warehouse and delivery duties.

Mobilisations / Demobilisations (offshore)

• Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment on mobilisation
• Setup, interface, function test on mobilisation
• Troubleshoot to successful conclusion
• Assist offshore survey team as required
• Demobilise, check, inspect and document equipment prior to dispatch back to base
• Attend Offshore training and undergo an Offshore medical

Requirements of Role

• Working knowledge of electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices.
• Experience in working with survey equipment.
• Experience of asset tracking databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work remotely with relevant IT access.
• Knowledge of interfacing survey sensors with acquisition software.
• Ability to work unsupervised on basic offshore projects.
• Ability to operate survey equipment as part of an offshore survey team.
• Ability to work efficiently and safely under pressure and to deadline.
• Committed to hard work.
• Passionate to develop and progress in an industry recognised technology company.
• The successful candidate must hold a Full UK Driving licence.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.