Operations Technician

Operations Technician

The Operations Technician is a vital member of the team, as this role is responsible for carrying out preparation, mobilization and in field deployment activities in a key technology which they have attained technical certification. This includes ensuring that all equipment is fully maintained to the recognised standard as outlined in the relevant work instructions. Delivering and running tools in field successfully is a key part of our ability to deliver on time reports to our customers around the world so they are able to ensure the safe operating of oil and gas pipelines.

Although the skills required to develop to become a fully certified Operations Technician (Level 1) in the Pipeline Inspection industry are developed over time, the ideal candidate for an Operations Technician is self-driven, persistent problem solver who has a high attention to detail and enjoys working to deadlines. This individual must be process oriented, as adherence to work instructions and industry standards is required and should also be deeply committed to quality and accuracy at a highly detailed level.
Additionally, those most successful in this career tend to be adept at managing workloads and resources, have a participative, team approach, and have the ability to communicate well with customers and others in their immediate work environment.

Responsibilities:
* Achievement of additional technology industry certifications
* Flawless execution and on-time delivery of projects
* Knowledge of preparation and maintenance of tools for infield deployment
* Carry out electrical repairs and testing of field / workshop equipment
* PAT testing of operations equipment
* Front-line troubleshooting of electro-mechanical inspection equipment
* Assist in the reduction of in line inspection tool maintenance costs
* Identify quality or productivity issues and potential solutions
* Infield interaction with customers
* Report to various levels of management on progress
* Comply with EHS policies and procedures

Examples of Key Result Areas and Relevant KPI's:
* Assists in EHS awareness and improvements
* Successfully prepares tools to deadlines
* Supports quality improvement initiatives
* Supports productivity improvement initiatives
* Task orientated working to strict deadlines and budgetary considerations
* Certification
* Successful execution of in field projects

Required Qualifications:
* Recognized engineering apprenticeship, two-year technical diploma or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline (region specific)
* Demonstrable understanding of electronic and/or mechanical engineering drawings
* Proven aptitude to be trained in electronic and mechanical disciplines
* Proven ability in the assembly, maintenance and preparation of mechanical and/or electronic equipment
* IEEE electrical experience / certified (preferred)
* Demonstrable financial and budgetary compliance
* Sets high standards and seeks innovative ways of improving these
* Effective Team member
* Self-motivated and dynamic approach to tasks
* Flexible and willing team player
* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 80% - 90% of the time.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.