At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and test advanced digital monitoring systems for global energy projects.
- Company: Join NOV, a leader in technology-driven equipment and services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, offshore allowances, and structured training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience in cutting-edge instrumentation technologies.
- Qualifications: SVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation and practical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
As a Service Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring our Digital Completion Services and instrumentation systems are prepared, tested and operating reliably for customers worldwide. Working from our Aberdeen facility, you'll split your time between the workshop and customer sites, supporting equipment build, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting. When required, you'll travel offshore and internationally to provide installation and operational support.
This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced electronic monitoring systems, industrial communications and instrumentation technologies while receiving structured training and development from experienced engineers. For candidates looking to move into specialist instrumentation and offshore technology, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with NOV.
At NOV, we deliver technology-driven equipment, systems and services that improve safety, reliability and operational performance across the global energy industry. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop technical expertise through hands-on experience, product training and exposure to international operations.
Why Join NOV?
- Work with advanced digital monitoring and instrumentation technologies.
- Receive specialist product and technical training, including opportunities for international training where appropriate.
- Develop a career supporting high-profile offshore and energy projects.
- Competitive salary with additional offshore and field allowances where applicable.
- Join a collaborative engineering team within a global technology leader.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, configure and test Digital Completion Services (DCS) and MD Totco equipment.
- Prepare and certify electronic instrumentation prior to mobilisation.
- Install, commission and support instrumentation systems at customer locations.
- Diagnose electrical, instrumentation and communication faults both remotely and on site.
- Configure industrial PCs, HMIs and communication networks supporting monitoring systems.
- Calibrate sensors and verify system performance before deployment.
- Complete technical documentation, calibration records and service reports accurately.
- Support workshop maintenance, repairs and equipment readiness.
- Travel within the UK and internationally, including offshore assignments when required.
- Work safely and in accordance with NOV and customer HSE standards.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent recognised qualification) in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation.
- Practical experience working with electrical, electronic or instrumentation systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
- Experience troubleshooting and fault finding on electrical or instrumentation equipment.
- Willingness to travel within the UK, internationally and offshore when required.
- Full UK driving licence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Offshore experience within the energy or industrial sectors.
- Current CompEx certification.
- Experience with industrial instrumentation or control systems.
- Familiarity with industrial networking, communications or HMI systems.
- Experience calibrating electronic sensors and instrumentation.
- IT or networking knowledge would be advantageous.
Service Technician Electrical & Instrumentation in Aberdeen employer: NOV
At NOV, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the field of environmental research. Our Flotta location provides unique opportunities for professional growth, with comprehensive training for new entrants and a commitment to meaningful work that positively impacts the environment. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to advancing ecotoxicology and environmental studies.
