Systems Integration Technician

Kirkbymoorside FET is a world leader for the supply of Work Class ROV’s (Remotely Operated Vehicles), Observation Class ROV’s, Trenchers and Submarine Rescue Systems providing innovative solutions for challenging deep water intervention operations. Design and manufacture of these systems is based at the facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire which is part of a worldwide company with headquarters in Houston, USA. These products are known worldwide for unrivalled quality and technical excellence utilising a wealth of experience, delivering products that perform reliably in hostile environments.

Purpose: Ensure efficient and accurate integration of all technical aspects relating to ROV products prior to and during FAT (factory acceptance testing). Provide technical assistance in the field (offshore and onshore) when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the commissioning and integration of ROV products.
• Work closely with customers to complete factory acceptance testing (FATs).
• Serve as a field support technician on and offshore.
• Ensure a safe working environment as well as maintaining and servicing the integration test areas and equipment used.
• Interface with the engineering department on test specifications and procedures noting any deviations or discrepancies.
• Assist product support when required with faults or problems occurring off site, carrying out any in house testing or fault finding required.
• Be an active part of the on-call out-of-hours technical support rota once experienced to a suitable level.

Accountabilities:

• Commission and integrate ROV products to the required standards carrying out any necessary repairs or modifications in preparation for FAT’s with the customer.
• Complete factory FAT’s, passing on any customer requests additional to contracts either the integration supervisor or project manager.
• Assist customers and customer representatives at all times.
• Pass on any noted deviations or discrepancies to the Integration Supervisor or the Project Engineer.

Education / Qualifications:

• ONC/OND in electric/electronics or equivalent (desirable)
• 16th/17th edition (or later) regulations (desirable)

Technical Competencies:

• Must be analytical with ability to problem solve
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and procedures
• Continuous Improvement procedures and design (desirable)

Key Skills:

• Technical proficiency in electronics, hydraulics and/or computers
• Basic fault finding
• Must be able to travel and work offshore
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Ability to work well with others and pick up new skills as required

Experience:

• Experience in a similar field of work

QHSE Competencies:

• Maintain behaviour in compliance with FET requirements
• Maintain responsibility and accountability through personal commitment and behaviour
• Report any unsafe or environmentally unsound acts and conditions to their immediate supervisor such that remedial action can be taken to manage the risk

Submit applications to: shona.anderson@f-e-t.com