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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Field Engineer - Aberdeen, UK

Salary Range
£30,500 - £50,000
£2,542 - £4,167 / mo

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Location Base
Aberdeen, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Scientific Drilling is looking for a Field Engineer, Aberdeen, UK, to work offshore as well as in international locations. Scientific Drilling is an independent MWD Wellbore Navigation, Gyro Surveying and Cased Hole Logging Service Company serving customers worldwide. Our industry leading navigation systems provide definitive wellbore placement information, enabling safer and more efficient placement of tightly spaced wellbores throughout the world. We are motivated by creating innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems.

The Field Engineer is expected to perform the essential duties listed below:


Duties and Responsibilities

  • High level of client interaction requires technical skills, the ability to interact daily with colleagues and customers at all levels, and the ability to lead a team or work diligently in a standalone capacity
  • Safety, service quality, job preparation, planning and execution are considered key priorities.
  • Must safely operate SDI's suite of downhole technologies at the well site
  • Exercising judgment to determine the appropriate action at the well site when performing well site surveys and monitoring well sensors.
  • Recognizing the operational status of field equipment at the well site and maintaining it when appropriate.
  • Provide advice and direction to external customer and third-party wellsite colleagues as appropriate.
  • Provide resolution to a diverse scope and range of complex problems at the wellsite where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line tool(s) and service(s)
  • Preparation, calibration and functioning testing of equipment in the workshop and on onshore and offshore site locations
  • Ensure data is recorded, prepared, checked, certified and filed to conform with company policies and customer requirements
  • Ensure company QA policy and recommended operating procedures are followed and adhered to in operation of all company equipment
  • Carry out all work in a safe manner and in accordance with company and client policy and national legislation
  • This position involves being on-call for assignment anyway within the district, with assignment to any District or area on a temporary basis
  • Perform other relevant duties as requested/required by management

Education, Experience, Certification and Training

  • Educated to university level in Science/Engineering discipline or equivalent, or relevant oilfield experience
  • Offshore experience, with running downhole tools and/or monitoring of rig site sensors is advantageous
  • Ongoing job-specific training will be provided as required
  • Valid UK driving license is required
  • Candidate must have the right to live and work in the U.K.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Field Engineer - Aberdeen, UK roles across Scientific Drilling Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,500 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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