Job description
Location: Aberdeen (with UK, offshore, and international travel as required) About the Job We are now looking for a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer based out of Aberdeen to support a growing service operation. This role is not purely commissioning-based and will suit someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working across service, maintenance, upgrades, life extension, and commissioning activities.
The Role: Based in Aberdeen, you will deliver a full range of field and workshop-based engineering services, supporting customers across the UK, overseas, offshore, and marine sectors. Your primary responsibility is the safe execution of service-related projects, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional customer experience.
The role includes: Workshop-based preparation, testing, and refurbishment work On-site service, maintenance, and upgrades Offshore and marine mobilisations where required Commissioning of installed switchgear as part of wider service activities No two weeks look the same. This is a hands-on, technically engaging role in a fast-paced environment where mindset matters as much as skillset.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for, but not limited to: Delivering service, maintenance, upgrade, life extension, and commissioning activities on switchgear and ancillary equipment Responding to technical enquiries from existing customers and providing practical, professional support Undertaking pre-mobilisation activities including risk assessments, method statements, and technical planning Promoting and actively contributing to a strong Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality culture on-site and within the business Fault finding, breakdown investigation, and repair of switchgear systems Protection relay testing, upgrades, and associated reporting Workshop-based service, inspection, and preparation activities Leading safely on-site when working with subcontractors or client teams Completing technical reports, service documentation, and expense submissions accurately and on time Participating in out-of-hours call-out activities when required The employer reserves the right to vary duties in line with operational requirements.
Communication & Professionalism: You will regularly interface with customers, project teams, and internal departments. A professional manner, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to customer care are essential. You will represent the organisation across the UK and internationally, often in high-risk or business-critical environments.
Competencies: Strong practical problem-solving ability Calm and effective decision-making under pressure Commitment to outstanding customer service Ability to manage a varied and changing workload Strong verbal and written communication skills Systematic, safety-focused approach to engineering tasks Team-oriented, with confidence to work independently Education & Experience Essential / Strongly Preferred: Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience ONC or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Solid understanding of electrical switchgear, maintenance, and fault finding Experience in offshore and/or marine environments Comfortable producing clear technical reports IT literate, including Microsoft Office Offshore Requirements (where applicable): CCNSG Safety Passport Offshore certification such as BOSIET, MIST, and Offshore Medical (or willingness to obtain)