Field Service Technician

Company: VAM(R) Far East Pte Ltd

Responsibilities:

• Perform all work, in line with defined Quality Procedures and Standards at all times.
• Ensure compliance of the Company’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures, Safe Working Practices and Statutory Regulations at all times.
• To provide OCTG onshore inspection coverage as required within APAC and worldwide.
• To provide OCTG rig inspection coverage as required within APAC and worldwide.
• To provide technical support on VAM(R) connections in the field.
• To ensure personnel contracted by VFE carry out their duties in accordance with company procedures.
• To ensure efficient operations of VFE inspection and pipe cleaning equipment.
• To provide and record Safety Toolbox talks held with labour or sub-contract personnel.
• To utilise computer systems to compile inspection reports relating to service visits and expense claims, and to input information via the internet, Formistica or the DRIVE system for internal reporting.
• To ensure that expense claims are submitted within 5 working days after returning from a job Participate as required in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify where corrective action is required,and take appropriate action where necessary.

Requirements:

• Must possess a recognised appropriate craft qualification reached through apprenticeship and achievement of City & Guilds Certification or other equivalent, with a minimum of five years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and of inspection and gauging practices
• A formal qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline to at least ITE or equivalent level is desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of specifications relative to OCTG and related oil industry equipment.
• Experience in tube production finishing and inspection of OCTG material inclusive of: assembly make-up, rig ready / rig return, rig remote graph review, observing pressure testing.
• The role requires knowledge, understanding and application of company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and Safe Working Practices and to ensure compliance with all relevant H&S requirements (statutory and company) by self and those assigned.
• Good user knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook), as the postholder will require to monitor and interpret operational data and produce technical reports.
• Possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to react promptly, make decisions under pressure, and use initiative when dealing with Company related matters.
• Must demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Be able to operate, ensuring the proper use and care of, company plant and equipment, machinery, personal equipment, test equipment and tool kit.