Offshore Laboratory Technician (CLOSED)

Location: Ninian Central Platform, North Sea
Pay Rate: £34.44 per hour PAYE
Overtime Rate: £51.66 per hour PAYE
Contract Duration: Dependent on candidate availability
Employment Type: PAYE Contract
Mobilisation: ASAP

Job Summary

Land & Sea Resources is currently recruiting an experienced Offshore Laboratory Technician for an upcoming opportunity on the Ninian Central Platform in the North Sea.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Laboratory Technician with previous experience in the petroleum, oil and gas or petrochemical industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the platform's laboratory and chemical management activities, ensuring routine analysis, sampling and testing are carried out accurately and in accordance with relevant procedures and industry standards.

The role will involve maintaining accurate and auditable records, overseeing laboratory equipment and materials, supporting chemical management processes and providing technical assistance to platform operations and chemical vendors.

Candidates must have previous offshore experience specifically working as a Laboratory Technician, alongside the relevant qualifications and offshore certifications required for mobilisation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will carry out routine laboratory analysis, sampling and testing in line with platform procedures, ensuring all fiscal, regulatory and quality requirements are met.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate laboratory records, overseeing the calibration and maintenance of testing equipment and ensuring all materials remain suitable for use.

The role will also involve supporting chemical management activities, monitoring chemical injection equipment, maintaining sample records and ensuring relevant risk assessments and safety reviews are completed.

You will work closely with platform operations, the onshore chemistry team and chemical vendors, providing technical support, assisting with investigations and trials, and delivering chemical-related guidance and training where required.

You will also support regulatory inspections and ensure all laboratory activities are carried out safely and in accordance with the required standards.

Essential Experience & Requirements

Applicants must have previous experience working in a similar Laboratory Technician position within the petroleum industry, either onshore or offshore, or within an onshore petrochemical processing environment.

Previous offshore experience specifically as a Laboratory Technician is essential for this position.

Candidates should have practical experience carrying out routine laboratory analysis, sampling and testing, alongside the ability to maintain accurate records and ensure laboratory procedures are followed correctly.

Experience undertaking audits, monitoring compliance and ensuring work activities meet relevant procedural and safety requirements is also required.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with platform operations, onshore technical teams and external chemical vendors.

Required Certificates & Qualifications

Candidates must hold the relevant offshore certifications and laboratory qualifications required for the position, including:

• Offshore Survival with EBS.
• Valid Offshore Medical.
• MIST.
• Shoulder Measurement.
• Norwegian Escape Chute.
• Laboratory Technician Qualification (POL/NVQ).

All certificates must be valid and suitable for the requirements of the offshore installation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We demand diversity. As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are inclusive. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, more solutions-driven and more innovative as we continue to build our resource network worldwide. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

About Land & Sea Resources

Land & Sea Resources are a Global Recruitment Specialist for the Engineering Industry, providing talent to a diverse client base. Attracting talent is our top priority.

Our Strategic Vision is to deliver more value than the competition.

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