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Workshop Technician - Mechanical

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Strathdon
1 month ago
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Due to continued growth, HMH in Aberdeenshire is expanding our Workshop team and seeking qualified Mechanical Technicians to carry out all aspects of repair, overhaul and assembly on a variety of drilling equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Perform disassembly and assembly of surface and subsea well control equipment
  • Contribute to risk assessments and toolbox talks
  • Carry out Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) to Company standards
  • Ensure timesheets and inspection reports are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner
  • Be able to operate forklifts, overhead gantry cranes and vertical lift platforms (following training)
  • Carry out QC checks at Goods In point as and when required
  • Perform all job functions in a safe manner
  • Report and participate in investigation of all unsafe practices and/or behaviours
  • Suggest improvements to working practices and HMH product lines
  • Ensure adherence to all local waste management policies and procedures
Qualifications
  • Hold an NVQ Level 3/HNC or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
  • Have a good working knowledge of fluid power systems
  • Be experienced in high pressure testing (oil and water mediums)
  • Experience working on BOPs, annulars, bonnets and H4 connectors preferred
  • Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical systems
  • Have the ability to read schematic and layout drawings
  • Have a working understanding of API 16a and/or API STD53 requirements
  • Knowledge of subsea well control equipment, operation and overhaul, would be advantageous
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English (written and oral)


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