Base Engineer

Oceanscan UK

The Marine Data Services (MDS) Business Unit companies are proud to be part of the Venterra Group. Established in 1989 with Oceanscan, MDS now comprises eight specialist companies including Oceanscan Ltd, Oceanscan Inc, Oceanscan Pte Ltd, Sercal NDT, GeoForce Technical Services, HPR (UK), Inspire Environmental and Partrac operating across the UK, Singapore and the USA.

 

As a leading international provider of equipment, services and personnel, Oceanscan supports more than 1,000 customers worldwide with advanced hydrographic survey equipment, ROV sensors, NDT equipment, inspection systems, consumables and calibration services. With around 100 employees and up to 250 project personnel engaged globally, we continue to deliver innovative technical solutions that make us a trusted partner across the offshore and marine sectors.

 

We are currently looking for a Base Engineer to join our growing team in Aberdeen, working from our modern, purpose-built facility.

 

The Role

 

As a Base Engineer, you will support the maintenance, calibration, testing, servicing and repair of survey and NDT equipment, ensuring all equipment is prepared to the highest quality standards and ready for deployment.

Working within our engineering team, you will undertake testing, interfacing, fault-finding and repair activities while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting the smooth operation of the workshop.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Test, calibrate, service and repair survey and NDT equipment.
  • Carry out fault finding, interfacing and maintenance activities.
  • Complete test sheets, calibration records, certificates and damage reports accurately.
  • Perform quality control checks prior to equipment dispatch.
  • Maintain stock and equipment movement records.
  • Support workshop operations to meet project deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Provide technical support to customers when required, both remotely and on-site.
  • Promote Oceanscan’s high standards of safety, quality and customer service.

 

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience testing, servicing, fault-finding and repairing electronic equipment.
  • Strong practical engineering skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

 

The following would be advantageous:

  • Experience working with rental equipment.
  • PCB investigation and repair.
  • Soldering, crimping and mechanical assembly.
  • Calibration activities and use of electronic test equipment.
  • Experience within the survey, marine, offshore or NDT industries.

 

What We Offer

  • Modern state-of-the-art facilities in Aberdeen.
  • Hands-on technical development and training opportunities.
  • Exposure to a wide range of advanced survey and NDT technologies.
  • The opportunity to work within a growing international group.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.

 

Although primarily workshop-based, occasional travel within the UK and internationally may be required, including offshore locations.

 

If you’re looking to build your engineering career with an established and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply today

 

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Other

Although our personnel division primarily concentrates on several key disciplines, we frequently recruit for additional roles not explicitly mentioned. 

In addition, out sister company HPR (UK) supports other disciplines not listed here

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Technicians

The role of offshore technicians involved in lay operations is essential for the successful installation, maintenance, and operation of offshore energy infrastructure. These technicians are responsible for executing the intricate tasks involved in laying pipelines, cables, or other equipment beneath the seabed.

  • Electrical / Electronic Technician
  • Hydraulic / Mechanical Technician
  • Carousel Technician
  • Plough Technician
  • Trenching Technician

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Survey

When offshore energy infrastructure needs to be designed, developed, maintained or decommissioned, the role of the survey team is to provide precise positioning, data acquisition and processing to measure and map underwater surfaces and study the morphology of the seabed.

  • Client Survey Representative
  • Project Manager
  • Party Chief
  • Reports Coordinator
  • Surveyor
  • Survey Engineer / Geophysical Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer
  • Data Processor
  • Cartographer
  • Geophysicist

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Health & Safety

For Health & Safety roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

ROV, Plough & Trench

When offshore energy infrastructure needs to be installed, maintained, inspected or decommissioned, the role of the ROV team is to operate the ROV equipment and associated tooling. The ROV is the survey platform and is key to the operation carrying a payload of tools and or sensors that are required to fulfil the work scope.

  • Client ROV Representative
  • Project Manager
  • ROV Superintendent
  • ROV Supervisor
  • Sub Engineer
  • Senior ROV Pilot Technician
  • Tooling Technician
  • ROV Pilot Technician
  • Plough Superintendent
  • Plough Technician
  • Trenching Superintendent
  • Trenching Technician

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Rigging & Lifting

For Rigging & Lifting roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

Offshore Management

Offshore Management encompasses various personnel engaged in Subsea & Renewables projects, including roles like OCM/OPM/OVM.

  • Offshore Manager
  • Client Representative

For other offshore management roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES or visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

Marine

For Marine roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

Inspection

Certified 3.3U and 3.4U inspectors perform a range of tasks in the industry, including general visual inspections (GVO), close visual inspections (CVI), corrosion monitoring, pipeline inspection, and monitoring diver safety.

  • Client Inspection Representative
  • Inspection Engineer
  • Inspection Coordinator
  • Data Recorder
  • Data Coordinator
  • Reports Coordinator
  • Video Eventer/Reviewer

For other inspection roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES or visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

Diving

Commercial diving work scopes are undertaken from multiple platforms and cover many different activities, such as installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of platforms and subsea structures.

The type of diving operation can be either surface supplied or saturation diving.

  • Saturation Supt / Supervisor
  • Life Support Supervisor
  • Life Support Technician
  • Air or Sat Dive Technician
  • Air Supt / Supervisor

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES