Trainee Base EngineerinAberdeeninAberdeenPUBLISHED SAT 5 APR 2025

Company Description

De-Carbonised * De-Risked * Delivered

Sulmara exists to bring agile, disruptive and innovative services to the Offshore Energy Sector pioneering low carbon solutions to minimise the impact of energy creation on the environment.

At Sulmara, people are at the core of everything we do. We focus on talent and development, and we strive to be the employer of choice within the survey energy sector.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Here, everyone has a voice—from new graduates to seasoned professionals. By harnessing our people's integrity and passion, we challenge each other to challenge current methodologies and shape carbon-reducing technologies. Join us and contribute to creating sustainable value in the offshore energy industry.

Position

Description And Main Purpose Of Role

The Trainee Base Engineer is responsible for acquiring the skills and experience for ensuring all survey and IT equipment is configured correctly onshore before being sent offshore. They will assist the Senior Base Engineer and Workshop Supervisor in ensuring engineering work carried out is conducted safely and meets quality requirements. The role will also be involved with local/international vessel mobilisations & demobilisations under the supervision of a senior workshop team member or the offshore Party Chief. The Trainee Base Engineer shall ensure smooth operation and maintenance of the workshop environment, ensuring all HSE requirements are delivered to the highest standard.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Upholding the highest standards of best practice in line with Company IMS.
• Play an active role in the QHSE culture of the business and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support with logistics duties (local equipment deliveries/collections)
• Maintain accurate records of the following using Sulmara’s Asset Management software:
• Goods received & dispatched
• Calibration & certification
• Assets
• Under supervision until in-house training is completed, checking, inspecting and documenting survey equipment prior to mobilisation to ensure equipment is fit-for-purpose to client requirements.
• Responsible for the care and safety of company equipment
• Assisting with international/local mobilisations/demobilisations as required.
• Under supervision until in-house training is completed, conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) at supplier sites
• Responsible for ensuring the workshop and warehouse environment meets all HSE requirements.
• Manage and carry out specific workshop tasks assigned by Workshop Manager/Workshop Supervisor and/or Senior Base Engineer
• Adhere to the Company’s procedures and policies
• Perform any other delegated duties or tasks as instructed by your Line Manager
  
  

Requirements

Skills Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Surveying principles would be advantageous but not necessary
• Good fault-finding skills and ability to problem solve.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks.
• Basic IT skills and good understanding of PC hardware.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Highly cooperative approach and able to work under own direction or as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
  
  

Experience, Competency And Qualifications

• HNC or higher in electronic or engineering discipline would be advantageous.
• Must have or be working towards holding a full UK driving license.
  
  

Other information

Sounds like you? Then let’s chat.

People join Sulmara because they want to start using their talent and become in charge of their own career, become empowered, heard and leave their imprint on delivering first class de-carbonised, de-risked innovative solutions that challenge the status quo.

You’ll Love Working With Us

There’s a strong sense of community at Sulmara. There’s a hands-on, real-time approach to problem solving, a blurring of the usually definite lines between offshore and onshore and a warm welcome to new team members, whether graduates or experienced personnel.

Benefits

Everyone at Sulmara has a voice, everyone is challenged to help us deliver on our mission. We nurture talent and put strong focus on your career development and progression. We support our employees professionally and personally with a range of outstanding staff benefits:

• Highly competitive salary
• Enhanced 33 days of annual leave from day 1
• Additional 12 days paid leave via 'reward days’ scheme
• Company’s profit sharing annual bonus scheme
• Years of Service Award
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid (office/home) working
• BUPA Private medical insurance including Dental Cover
• Life Assurance scheme – 5x annual salary
• Enhanced 6% private pension contributions & salary sacrifice option
• Mobile phone allowance
• Enhanced Maternity & Parental policy
• Employee Health and Wellbeing support app
• Branded apparel
• Brand new office facilities, free fruit and barista coffee and free monthly themed lunches
• Octopus Electric Vehicle scheme via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• AIG business travel insurance
• Employee benefits hub
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Inclusive and multicultural working environment
• A people focused, dynamic culture with regular employees' social, sports and charity events
• Career progression with no boundaries
  
  

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‘Sulmara is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable laws.'