Workshop Electrical Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Aquatic Engineering & Construction; part of Acteon Group, is a global leader in laying and retrieving flexible and semi rigid products from the seabed in support of the renewables, oil and gas and telecommunications markets. The company has proven ability in shallow / deep water, and extensive experience of off and onshore installations, transpooling, recovery and decommissioning.
Aquatic Engineering & Construction are currently recruiting an Electrical Technician to join the team in the Peterhead Workshop on a full time, permeant basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, fault diagnosis, build, test, commission and Set to Work Aquatics fleet of Flexi Lay equipment and site electrical installation.
The role also involves working closely with the operations engineering team in the research, development and build of next generation equipment, including the leading of client witness testing.
This role may require occasional travel may be required to support operational requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Responsible for electrical maintenance and preparation of Aquatic equipment to fulfil client needs
- Execute all tasks to full compliance in accordance with best practice, legislation, HSE policies and operations procedures
- Ensure equipment preparation and maintenance is carried out to the safety and highest safety standards
- Proactively engage in all toolbox talks, risk assessments, group discussions and drive technical and innovative thinking
- Record all works carried out on equipment fleet within Aquatic IMS system and CMMS system
- Support the development and implementation of lean six sigma practices
- Maintenance and preservation of equipment, PUWER assessments and engineering management of change processes
- New build and refurbishment of electrical control panels
- Ensure all electrical work and equipment preparation is carried out in accordance with guidance documents, latest drawings, test procedures, tensioner settings and project management plans
- Carry out spares checks on fleet of capital equipment
- Portable appliance testing, routine fire alarm and emergency lighting tests
- Impart knowledge to wider team to support upskilling
- Engage with operations engineers in the development of new operations and maintenance manuals, including drawings and procedures
- Fault diagnosis and rectification of all electrical faults
- Team working. Assist other trades with basic tasks if required
Requirements
- Time served electrician and/or electronics technician
- BS 7671 IET Wiring Regs
- COMPEX Ex 1,2 and 3 desirable
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) (preferably Siemens) highly desirable
- First Aid Training (Electrical Shock) desirable
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
Job Snapshot
- Location:
Peterhead - Job Type:
Offshore Roles & Technicians - Date Posted:
9/3/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workshop Electrical Technician roles across Aquatic's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,500 - £74,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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