Senior Workshop Technician

Senior Workshop Technician

Location:

Aberdeen

Sector:
Oil & Gas Equipment

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

An established engineering organisation within the oil and gas sector is seeking an experienced Senior Workshop Technician to join its Aberdeen operations team.

This is a hands‑on, senior‑level technical position focused on the assembly, testing, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of specialist oilfield equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting engineering and product development activities while ensuring safe, efficient workshop operations.

• Assemble and test new and existing oilfield equipment.
• Conduct fault‑finding and implement effective corrective solutions.
• Support product development activities through hands‑on testing.
• Participate in verification and validation testing programmes.
• Maintain workshop equipment in good working order.
• Ensure workshop housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Verify that lifting equipment certification is valid prior to use.
• Follow work instructions and technical procedures accurately.
• Support offsite work at client or supplier locations when required.
• Assist in preparing tools and equipment for specific tasks.
• Work independently or collaboratively depending on project needs.
• Promote a positive and productive team environment.
• Adhere to all company policies and HSE procedures.

• Minimum 5 years' industry experience.
• Proven experience working with one or more of the following:
  • Pressure Control Equipment (PCE)
  • Surface Wellhead Equipment (SWE)
  • Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Equipment
• Experience conducting temperature testing to API specifications (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem‑solving ability.
• Inspection experience advantageous.
• Basic IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Take reasonable care for personal and colleague safety.
• Identify and report hazards without delay.
• Ensure equipment is suitable, certified, and maintained.
• Work strictly within authorised and trained competencies.
• Support compliance with established HSE management systems.
• Contribute to safe systems of work and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Opportunity to work on technically specialised oilfield equipment.
• Exposure to product development and validation testing activities.
• Collaborative engineering‑led environment.
• Competitive salary package aligned to experience and capability.