Summer Intern – Technical Operations Department
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Position Overview & Specifications
Subsea Technology and Rentals is a leading global provider of specialist survey & inspection rental equipment, products and data enabling services to the offshore energy and marine science markets.
For over 20 years, STR has delivered mission-critical solutions to its customers across the offshore energy sector. We provide a range of products on a rental or sale basis whilst servicing clients’ needs for marine technology enhancements.
Job Posting – Summer Intern – Technical Operations Department
We have an opening for a summer intern to join our Technical Operations Department in Aberdeen for a period of approx. 8 weeks, commencing from June 2023. This is a great opportunity for a student who is studying for an Electronic and/or Electrical Engineering qualification as it will give you practical experience of working with specialist survey equipment, the majority of which is complex in design and functionality.
The main areas of learning are detailed below. If you have the mindset to learn and develop your practical experience whilst working as part of a fast paced and responsive team, then we would invite to apply.
Areas of Practical Learning
- Gain experience on how to competently prepare, test and maintain a range of the specialist subsea equipment. This will a combination of equipment that has been developed and produced by our in-house Products & Technology team and equipment that is provided from our industry leading supply partners.
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Develop experience in IT based communication protocols, using technical software for the operating and fault diagnosis of equipment, while gaining an understanding of why and when there is a requirement to upgrade systems firmware.
- Learning how to complete visual inspections, function test and perform fault diagnosis on systems returning with reported issue as to make an informed decision on whether repairs can be carried out in-house or require to be returned to manufacturer along with all associated reporting.
- Gain experience on the application, navigation, and maintenance of a Global Asset Tracking system/database.
- Conducting equipment packing and certification checks before equipment is dispatched to clients and performing document and equipment inspections when equipment is returned from our clients.
All interested applicants should send their CV’s with a covering letter to: recruitment@str-subsea.com
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Summer Intern – Technical Operations Department roles across SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY & RENTALS (STR)'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 General.
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 £24,596 - £31,905 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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