Project Technician

Ashtead Technology have an exciting opportunity for a Project Technician to join our Assent Integrity team, based in Kintore. We are looking for an experienced and driven professional to lead the planning, offshore execution, and reporting of Asset Integrity inspection projects. This role combines onshore project leadership with hands-on delivery of mooring integrity and subsea photogrammetry scopes.

This is primarily an onshore role with a significant offshore commitment of approximately 100 days per year globally. 

What you'll be doing:

• Manage equipment selection, testing, calibration, packing and loadout; maintain readiness of inspection systems and sensors.
• Undertake offshore assignments to run inspection scopes, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality data acquisition.
• Liaise with clients before, during and after operations; manage kick-off meetings, daily progress calls and wash-up meetings.
• Lead, mentor, and support offshore operations teams through toolbox talks, pre-task briefings, and on-the-job training.
• Prepare and manage project documentation in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  
• Assist business development activities, demonstrations and client relationship building and support with contracts administration and management of client invoicing of hire/ sales and recharges.

What experience you'll bring:

Essential

• HND or above (or equivalent) in Survey Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• Proven offshore experience in inspection, ROV or survey related role.
• Hands-on competence with electronic, electrical and mechanical systems used in subsea environments.
  
• Ability to lead small offshore team and influence safe, high quality project execution.
• Flexibility in working schedule and willingness to travel offshore at short notice.

Preferred

• Project management/execution experience with client facing communication.
• ROV inspection operational procedure writing experience.
• Knowledge of mooring systems, failure modes and inspection techniques.
• Experience with photogrammetry data capture and model generation.
• Experience in undertaking maintenance, testing and repair of ROV inspection systems and sensors

Who we are: 

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

What we’ll offer:

• A dynamic & collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed
  
• Guidance & support from the experienced leaders you work with who are committed to your success and professional development
• A positive and inclusive company culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members