Field Service Technician

JDR Cable Systems is a leading provider of subsea cable and umbilical solutions to the global energy industry. Our Services Team supports a wide range of oil & gas projects around the world, providing expert field support, installation services, and operational maintenance for critical offshore systems. We are currently looking for experienced Oil & Gas Technicians to join our team as Field Service Technicians, supporting the delivery and maintenance of our equipment and services onshore and offshore, globally.

We are seeking a positive, conscientious, and committed candidate with a ‘can do’ attitude to support JDR products and services globally onshore and offshore as a Field Service Technician. What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting installation, termination, and testing of subsea umbilicals and related equipment in offshore oil & gas environments.

Ability to install, hook-up, function check run subsea controls equipment, including but not restricted to the likes of Work Over Control Systems, Reels, Umbilical’s, Sheaves, Pumps, pressure containing vessels and flushing units. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, procedures, and customer specifications to execute scopes of work accurately and safely.

Assembling mechanical parts and subsea components to tight tolerances using appropriate sealants, compounds, and mechanical techniques. Conducting swaging, pressure testing, and flushing of hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, and integrating into deployment systems (e.g., stab plates, winches). Operating and supporting umbilical handling and Reeler systems during offshore deployment and recovery.

Completing all job-related documentation for project records and client reporting. Acting as a key point of contact for JDR customers while in the field, representing the company with professionalism and technical expertise. What We’re Looking For: Ideally experience in the oil & gas sector, particularly in offshore field operations, subsea systems, or umbilical installations.

Strong background in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Familiarity with offshore equipment such as HPU’s, winches, reelers, stab plates, and pressure testing systems. Knowledge of fibre optic cable handling is advantageous but not essential. Ability to adapt in fast-paced environments and meet high standards for safety and quality.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus. Successful applicants will be required, as a condition of their employment, to obtain and maintain industry recognised offshore certificates for Oil and Gas and Wind farm; BOSIET and/or GWO. This includes the requirement by the Offshore Energies UK for all offshore workers not to weigh more than 124 kg (19.

5 Stone).