TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
State: Scotland
Date Posted: 4 Apr 2023
Position Description:
CAN is a major Inspection/Integrity Management Contractor in the North Sea and internationally, dedicated to improving Asset Reliability.
We are recruiting for a Technical Assistant based at our Aberdeen ENGTEQ Office.
As well as working within a dynamic and forward thinking organisation, the successful candidate will enjoy continued career development and remuneration package reflecting their contribution to the organisation.
The role is to provide technical administrative assistance as part of our Technical Services Team.
Candidates should possess the following:
- English and Mathematics to National 4 / equivalent or higher (essential)
- Proficient understanding of PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project Planner (essential)
- Experience in an Administrative role
- Oil and Gas industry experience in a similar role (desirable although not essential)
- Experience of using databases (preferred)
- Good numerical and analytical skills (essential)
- Experience in a technical environment with P&ID’s, Isometrics, Structural drawings (desirable)
- Good organisational and time management skills
Duties include:
- Support the Technical Services Team by providing general administration and technical assistance to the team leads and job responsible engineers.
- Preparation of Integrity work packs for piping, structures and vessels.
- Marking up structural and piping technical drawings, marking test points and P&IDs for inspection action.
- Data input using various integrity software packages
- General filing and administration duties as required
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (including salary expectations), quoting the job reference number 6B1213 to: careers@cangroup.net
Closing date: 21 April 2023
Please be aware, all applications are subject to the CAN Job Applicant Privacy Notice (available on the website).
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: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for TECHNICAL ASSISTANT roles across Can Offshore'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 Machinery Manufacturing.
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 £26,874 - £45,020 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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