Trainee Survey Technican

Trainee Survey Technician Job Description
 
Position: Trainee Survey Technician
Position Type: Permanent
Reports To: (Position) Team Leader
Location: Great Yarmouth
 
Purpose of the Job:
 
Working within our Technical & Operations division, the Trainee Survey Technician role will be to support the Survey team in achieving the overall team’s day to day objectives.
 
Principal Accountabilities:
 

1. Preparing and testing of equipment prior to rental and post hire.
2. Function testing, software / firmware updates, cable integrity.
3. Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists.
4. Checking, inspecting, and documenting equipment returned from hire.
5. Visual inspection, function testing and writing technical reports.
6. Identification of in-house or external repair tasks.
7. Preparing all assets to ensure they are ready for delivery to clients at short notice.
8. General warehouse and delivery duties.
9. Checking, inspecting and documenting equipment on mobilisation.
10. Setup, interface, function test on mobilisation.
11. Troubleshoot to successful conclusion.
12. Assist offshore survey team as required.
13. Demobilise, check, inspect and document equipment prior to dispatch back to base.
14. Attend Offshore training and undergo an Offshore medical.

 
Organisation:
 
Immediate Supervisor(s) Team Leader
Other jobs reporting to the same supervisor: Survey Technicians, Survey Engineers
Direct Reports: N/A
Relationships:
Survey Technicians, Survey Engineers and external clients.
Desired Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Qualified to A-Level/Higher Level in maths, science, and technology.
 
Job Knowledge and Experience:
 
(Indicate the essential background qualifications, education, skills and aptitudes, specialist training and experience necessary to perform the job competently)
Qualified to degree level in relevant Engineering or have 1 year plus equivalent experience.
 
Personal Skills / Competencies
 

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.
• High standard of QHSE in the workplace.
• Ability to work as a team taking directions.
• Ability to work independently and confidently when representing the company at client premises.
• Have a flexible and pro-active approach to working and learning.

 
Health and Safety:
All Employees
The incumbent must:

1. a) take reasonable care to prevent harm to themselves.
2. b) consider the potential for harm to others or the environment that may be caused by their acts or omissions.
3. c) work in accordance with information and training provided.
4. d) refrain from intentionally misusing or recklessly interfering with anything that has been provided for Health, Safety and Environmental reasons.
5. e) report any hazardous defects in plant, equipment and workplace, or shortcomings in the existing controls, to a responsible person without delay.
6. f) not undertake any task for which authorisation and / or training has not been given.

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.