Technical Tools Specialist (Downhole Tools)

Technical Tools Specialist – Downhole Tools – Permanent Role – Based Aberdeen

Our client is a specialist provider or equipment & services within drilling & well services.

They are currently looking to hire a Technical Tools Specialist for a permanent role based in their Aberdeen facility with potential for both offshore work locally and internationally.

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced individuals with a background in Tubing-Conveyed Perforating (TCP) Completions as well as experience with downhole hydraulics/tools.

Role Description:

The Technical Tool Specialists will be responsible for the successful execution of offshore operations in collaboration with onshore field support services team. They are responsible for planning & preparation, mobilization, execution and demobilization of all equipment and services.

Responsibilities:

• Perform work safely, efficiently, and compliant to both company and customer requirements.
• Safe and proactive behaviour, active use of 4-point-check, toolbox talk, interventions, and proactive reporting.
• Check and prepare equipment at customer site, ensuring all details of the job are accurate and correct.
• Perform service and installation of company product portfolio according to quality control plans and best practise procedures.
• Prepare necessary job reports and documentation for all tool installation and offshore activities including run records.
• On occasion required to be in the workshop to help prepare, test and mobilise equipment for offshore operations, including carrying out check list drawings of tools prior to shipment.
• Required to work ad-hoc with a potential to travel at short notice

Education / Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, a strong background and experience in offshore execution may compensate for lack of engineering discipline degree.
• Proven experience of offshore operations experience with a proven track record in successful job execution.
• Understanding of downhole hydraulics and a sound ability to carry out hydraulic calculations.
• Running Tubing deployed permanent and retrievable bridge plugs
• TCP, washing and pressure testing tools
• Experience with cement tools
• Experience with fishing/milling (desirable but not essential).

Salary:

Competitve Base Annual Salary + UK Offshore Day Rate ( enhanced day rate for international work ).

Please note no sponsorship or VISA will be provided for this position therefore a UK right of work is essential.

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