V&V Technician

Principal Responsibilities:

A V&V Technician vacancy has become available within one of the world`s largest oilfield services company. We are looking for an creative, ambitious and experienced Engineer to join our Engineering Team and to be responsible for learning the skills and knowledge that are required to competently perform V&V testing, assembly and disassembly, test equipment maintenance, calibration, environmental screening, modification, troubleshooting and repair.

During this period, the V&V Technician will work under the mentorship of more senior V&V technicians within the facility.

Person Specification:

Education:

Previous experience in a mechanical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ or C&G level 3 in mechanical engineering.

Required Skills (and experience):

• Core mechanical fitting skills - full competence in operation of hand and power tools.
• Experience of working with industrial or mobile hydraulics.
• Experience of working with pneumatics.
• Experience of working with pressure systems, pressure equipment (e.g. Accumulators/pulsation dampener) and pressure safety equipment, e.g. Pressure Relief Valves.
• Knowledge of Fluid Power systems - Pumps, Piping, Valves.
• Experience of preventative plant maintenance activities, installation / fault finding / repairs of equipment and services.

Highly Desirable / Preferred Skills:

• Experience of working with Electrical systems e.g. motors, drives and control systems (and how these integrate with the mechanical components, e.g. pumps).
• Awareness of specialised safety topics such as Pressure Systems.
• Experience of working in a test and development facility or within Validation & Verification.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD modelling software e.g. Creo
• Plant machinery operator's license (e.g. Ditch Witch or similar construction/agricultural machinery).
• Knowledge of drafting standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Ability to Machine / Fabricate parts - for modifying fixtures, frames, etc.
• Mechanical assembly and problem-solving skills.
• Know how to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, flow charts.
• Ability to write/edit operating procedures, work instructions and standards.
• Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Forklift or crane operator certification.

The Package:

- Stonehouse Based - GL10

- Base £30,000 - £40,000

- Monday - Friday, 40 Hours Per Week

- 31 Days Holiday (23 Days Holiday + Public Holidays)

- 3% Pension Contribution

- Life Assurance Plus Income Protection

- Private Medical Insurance

- Permanent Position

For additional information or further questions please contact 0117 930 9770, please ask to speak with Sam