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Survey & Positioning Asset Engineer
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Title: Survey & Positioning Asset Engineer
Location: Aberdeen Office, UK
Duration: Full Time (9-5 Monday to Friday)
Start Date: Preferred Immediate Start
Salary: Competitive
Applications Close on the 31/01/2025
WRS is seeking a skilled and proactive Survey & Positioning Asset Engineer to join an Aberdeen office in Bridge of Don. This position is integral to the clients team, supporting the S&P Asset Manager in managing survey equipment and assets to support various projects effectively. The role offers a hybrid working model, excellent benefits, and a flexible, engaging environment.
Please Note: Candidates must reside in the UK with full and permanent UK right to work certification.
Benefits Include:
This role supports the S&P Asset Manager in all survey equipment-related activities, with a focus on maintenance, planning, transport, and utilization of both Company assets and third-party hired equipment. The position reports directly to the S&P Asset Manager.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Location: Aberdeen Office, UK
Duration: Full Time (9-5 Monday to Friday)
Start Date: Preferred Immediate Start
Salary: Competitive
Applications Close on the 31/01/2025
WRS is seeking a skilled and proactive Survey & Positioning Asset Engineer to join an Aberdeen office in Bridge of Don. This position is integral to the clients team, supporting the S&P Asset Manager in managing survey equipment and assets to support various projects effectively. The role offers a hybrid working model, excellent benefits, and a flexible, engaging environment.
Please Note: Candidates must reside in the UK with full and permanent UK right to work certification.
Benefits Include:
- Hybrid Work - 3 days in-office, 2 days remote after training completion.
- Free on-site parking
- Overtime pay eligibility
- Flexi-Friday options
- Advanced pension plan
- Dental and private medical insurance
This role supports the S&P Asset Manager in all survey equipment-related activities, with a focus on maintenance, planning, transport, and utilization of both Company assets and third-party hired equipment. The position reports directly to the S&P Asset Manager.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the S&P Asset Manager according to department and project needs.
- Coordinate with project teams to plan and ensure continuous utilization of survey-supplied equipment.
- Collaborate with the Survey Workshop Coordinator to maximize asset utilization.
- Liaise with third-party vendors as needed to supplement asset equipment spreads.
- Ensure all equipment is serviced, calibrated, and meets Survey quality standards and project requirements prior to deployment.
- Maintain and update asset tracking software for equipment movements, fault/test reports, calibrations, etc.
- Track equipment utilization and approve costs as required.
- Assist logistical support departments with transport to/from project sites.
- Support Offshore Teams on equipment matters, including liaising with manufacturers/suppliers to resolve technical issues.
- Coordinate with the Survey Workshop and manufacturers/suppliers to repair damaged or faulty equipment.
- Plan and implement purchase requests for equipment, spares, and consumables, and manage procurement tracking.
- Oversee the return of survey equipment from project sites, coordinating with relevant parties to ensure timely processing.
- Participate in vessel mobilization and demobilization, joining the Offshore Team onboard locally if necessary.
- Contribute to R&D efforts within the Survey Asset team, identifying and developing new technologies and improving internally designed solutions to meet project requirements.
- Adhere to and enhance quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- A college/university degree or industry training in survey-related electronic engineering.
- Basic understanding of offshore survey operations.
- Familiarity with export regulations.
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience with survey equipment installation and sensor interfacing.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
- Experience in an onshore support role.
- Ability to read and interpret technical electronic and mechanical drawings.
- Experience working within a Survey Workshop.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Completion of manufacturer training courses related to survey equipment.