Operations Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Sand Monitoring Services Ltd. SMS Ltd have been part of the Energy Sector for 18 years. We have a strong heritage in sand solutions which we provide to the global energy community through our flexible approach to real-time flow and integrity monitoring. SMS is strategically focused on Discipline & Innovation - delivering operational excellence, internationalisation, and technology development from our base headquarters in Aberdeen, UK and regional hubs in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. SMS are proud of our working culture and thrive on an environment of collaboration, professionalism, and innovation within all areas of our business, across all levels.
We have a vacancy for an Operations Engineer to join our team in the Aberdeen office. The role of the Operations Engineer is to provide engineering services for applicable operations engineering work scopes from sand management, project engineering through to well service activity. Following the project management concept of; planning, build up, implementation and close out we deliver excellence to our clients. Understanding client’s requirements, engineering problems, and implementing solutions are key components to deliver client satisfaction.
Duties Include:
Sand Management:
- Information gathering
- Gap analyses
- Weekly / monthly data reporting
- Data management
Well & Production Services:
- Acoustic monitoring
- Intrusive monitoring
- IFAP system monitoring
- Sampling Services
Instrumentation Services:
- Acoustic maintenance visits
- Intrusive maintenance visits
- Offline Corrosion System visits
The ideal candidate will hold an electrical / electronic / instrumentation / Systems Controls degree and preferably have previous experience in Ultrasonic Sensing Technologies, Inspection or Sampling services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with the ability to self-manage are essential to the role.
In return the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity for career development.
For more information about SMS please visit www.smsintegrity.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 20/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Engineer roles across SMS Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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