Workshop / Base Engineer

NES Fircroft is supporting a key O&G client in Aberdeen with a Workshop / Base Engineer role on a permanent basis.

We are looking for someone from a Survey / Electronics background, and within the role, you will be responsible in aiding the Workshop Manager and assisting with overseeing all daily activities including allocating workload to ensure all project requirements are met and standards exceeded.

It would also be advantageous if you have a number of years' experience supporting the likes of positioning, construction, pipe lay, pipeline inspection or cable lay projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision of workshop staff and activities on a day-to-day basis to support survey operations
• Assist in supervising the preparation and test equipment systems to ensure they are fully operational prior to mobilisation to the work site
• Assist in prioritising workshop activities to ensure timely preparation of equipment to meet project requirements
• Assist in maintaining, calibrating, and keeping all survey equipment in good working order. Keep appropriate equipment status, calibration, and movement records up to date
• Adhere to company health, safety environmental, permit to work and quality procedures at all times (both on and offshore)
• Demonstrate ability to undertake risk assessments and deliver resultant “Toolbox” briefings prior to any works commencing
• Provide essential support during handling of emergency situations. This involves delivering clear and concise instruction to other team members
• Take responsibility for checking, fault finding and commissioning of survey systems, providing direction to team members
• Maintain shipping records appropriate to shipment type
• Maintain preparation and test records for projects, equipment maintenance and calibration
• Attend mobilisation, preparation, and operation of survey systems to support project activities, ensuring adequate supply of spares, consumables, test equipment and documentation with each system
• Liaise with other parties during system installations to check interfacing and cabling requirements (e.g., vessel crew, ROV staff, online survey personnel) on interfacing and cabling requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified to degree level or HND in Electronics or Engineering (or recognised apprenticeship)

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.