Job Description

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.

Job purpose: Conducts hyperbaric testing of client’s equipment and sub-assemblies. Assembles test equipment and conducts testing on in-house mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic components and sub-assemblies in accordance with pre-defined procedures.

Key Responsibilities: (Key Tasks)

Perform tests including external/internal hydrostatic and /or pneumatic, static/dynamic weight and buoyancy.

• Assembly of hydraulic / mechanical test equipment.
• Mechanical assembly of submersible products consisting of structural components, pumps, motors, valves, manifolds, manipulators, gearing…etc.
• To perform pressure & electrical/optical function testing of cables, connectors and PCBs.
• Complete all documentation associated with client/in house testing.
• Complete all required QHSE documentation including Risk Assessments, ECN…etc.
• Carry out offsite duties as assigned.
• Carry out maintenance to test equipment as assigned.
• Carry out job tasks safely using good working practice.
• Ensure good housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities: (Deliverables)

• Assist with final integration and testing of complete ROV system. This may involve overtime/weekend working.
• Initial set-up and testing of pumps and valves, testing and functional testing of complete hydraulic systems.
• Ensure completion of projects as scheduled and budgeted; and maintain high standards of quality.

Education/Qualifications (desirable):

• Shop floor apprentice background preferred.
• Secondary education preferred.

Technical Competencies (essential):

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and sketches.
• Must be hard working.
• 2-3 years in hydraulics and mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems and with some electrical experience.

Key Skills (essential):

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and sketches.
• Must be hard working, able to work under pressure, creative and the ability to manage specific details.
• Must be competent in the use of workshop tools, tube bending equipment and hydraulic test equipment.

Experience (essential):

• 2-3 years in hydraulics and mechanical assembly.
• Working knowledge of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems and with some electrical experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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