Corporate overview

Aker Solutions provides oilfield products, systems and services for customers in the oil and gas industry world-wide. The company's knowledge and technologies span from reservoir to production and through the life of a field. Aker Solutions brings together engineering and technologies for oil and gas drilling, field development and production. The company employs approximately 23 500 people in more than 30 countries. They apply the knowledge and create and use technologies that deliver their customers' solutions.

We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry face now and in the future

Aker Offshore Partner Ltd based in Aberdeen, have excellent opportunities for talented individuals who can strengthen our team and support our ambitious growth plans within the engineering, construction, maintenance, modification and operations market.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Reading and interpreting drawings
• Use of portable hand and bench power tools.
• Recognition of equipment
• Recognition of materials.
• Use of simple lifting devices.
• Use of precision measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, d tip gauges etc)
• Use of precision levelling equipment (flexi box alignment equipment, theodolites etc)
• Remedial and routine maintenance associated with:

• Diesel engines
• Centrifugal and rotary pumps
• Compressors
• Valve repairs and overhaul
• Drainage systems
• Mechanical equipment associated with HVAC facilities
• Power generation sets (Rolls Royce)
• Piping systems

• Lining up and levelling vessels and equipment
• Lining up and levelling pumps, compressors, motors turbines, gearboxes, couplings etc.
• Repair of air powered hand tools.
• Assist with commissioning

Qualifications & personal attributes

• Apprenticeship or level 2 NVQ equivalent  in relevant trade discipline
• ONC in an engineering discipline or City and Guilds in a related trade or an NVQ level 3 in a related trade

We offer

•Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future
•An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues
•Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance