The successful applicant will work with a team of Mechanical Engineers and Draughters, dealing with all mechanical aspects of Metrol’s equipment and systems.

Job Description

Work on the design and development of new and existing tools and systems. Generate and maintain appropriate documentation to record the design and development phase. Supervision and mentoring of junior engineering staff.

The ideal candidate will have an appropriate engineering or science degree and 7-10 years of downhole tool design and development experience. Experience in the area of downhole ball valves would be advantageous.

Principal duties:

Design of mechanical components and systems;

Stress analysis calculations;

Generate CAD models and drawings (layouts, assemblies, detail, client etc);

Generate procedures (assembly, test etc);

Generate engineering test reports;

Checking, approval and release of engineering documents;

Project planning of engineering activities for major completion or DST projects;

Perform test build of new equipment; perform prototype testing;

Advising on ordering of equipment for new tools and development work;

Participate in design reviews;

Support internal and external customers on technical queries;

Maintain design files & related documentation;

Support operations by working at client sites (onshore and offshore);

Provide support and mentoring to junior staff members;

Required Knowledge/Experience:

CAD applications (Ideally Autodesk Inventor);

MathCAD;

MS Office applications;

Materials – metals and elastomers;

Mechanical components;

Oilfield downhole tools;

Stress analysis calculations;

Project Engineering;

National and international standards related to Oilfield equipment.

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Mechanical Engineer

(Staff Position)

The successful applicant will work within a team of Mechanical Engineers and Draughters, dealing with all mechanical aspects of Metrol’s equipment and systems.

Job Description

Work on the design and development of new and existing tools and systems. Generate and maintain appropriate documentation to record the design and development phase.

The ideal candidate will have an appropriate engineering or science degree and 2-4 years of downhole tool design and development experience.

Principal duties:

Design of mechanical components and systems;

Stress analysis calculations;

Generate CAD models and drawings (layouts, assemblies, detail, client etc);

Generate procedures (assembly, test etc);

Generate engineering test reports;

Checking of engineering documents;

Perform test build of new equipment; perform prototype testing;

Advising on ordering of equipment for new tools and development work;

Participate in design reviews;

Support internal and external customers on technical queries;

Maintain design files & related documentation;

Support operations by working at client sites (onshore and offshore);

Required Knowledge/Experience:

CAD applications (Ideally Autodesk Inventor);

MathCAD;

Materials – metals and elastomers;

MS Office applications;

Mechanical components;

Oilfield downhole tools;

Stress analysis calculations;

Project Engineering; (beneficial but not essential)

National and international standards related to Oilfield equipment.

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Mechanical Design Draughtsperson

(Staff Position)

The successful applicant will work within a team of Mechanical Engineers and Draughters, dealing with all mechanical aspects of Metrol’s equipment and systems.

Job Description

Generate designs, drawings and procedures to assist in the design and development of new and existing tools.

Generate and maintain appropriate documentation to record the design and development phase.

The ideal candidate will have an HNC or HND and 2-4 years of downhole tool design and development experience.

Principal duties:

Design of mechanical components and systems;

Stress analysis calculations;

Generate CAD models and drawings (layouts, assemblies, detail, client etc);

Generate procedures (assembly, test etc);

Generate engineering test reports;

Checking of engineering documents;

Perform test build of new equipment;

Perform prototype testing;

Advising on ordering of equipment for new tools and development work;

Participate in design reviews;

Support internal and external customers on technical queries;

Maintain design files & related documentation;

Support operations by working at client sites (onshore and offshore);

Required Knowledge/Experience:

CAD applications (Ideally Autodesk Inventor);

Stress analysis calculations;

MathCAD; (beneficial but not essential)

MS Office applications;

Mechanical components;

Oilfield downhole tools.

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Mechanical Draughtsperson

(Staff Position)

The successful applicant will work within a team of Mechanical Engineers and Draughters, dealing with all mechanical aspects of Metrol’s equipment and systems.

Job Description

Generate drawings and procedures and assist in the design and development of new and existing tools.

Generate and maintain appropriate documentation to record the design and development phase.

The ideal candidate will have Autodesk Inventor and Vault experience, although other solid modelling and detailing experience will be considered.

Principal duties:

Generate CAD drawings (layouts, assemblies, detail, client etc);

Generate procedures (assembly, test etc);

Generate engineering test reports;

Perform test build of new equipment;

Perform prototype testing;

Advising on ordering of equipment for new tools and development work;

Participate in design reviews;

Support internal and external customers on technical queries;

Maintain design files & related documentation;

Support operations by working at client sites (onshore and offshore);

Required Knowledge/Experience:

CAD applications (Ideally Autodesk Inventor);

MS Office applications;

Mechanical components;

Oilfield downhole tools.

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Post Graduate Research Engineer

Research Engineer working within a multi-disciplinary R&D team at Metrol Technology in Aberdeen. Will work on leading edge technologies for wireless communication in oil and gas wells.

Responsibilities

Working with appropriate guidance and supervision

Multi-physics modelling
Design and implementation of laboratory, test well, and field trials
Review and presentation of research findings
Selection and design of transducers
Signal processing design
Development of new and innovative communication methods and protocols
Initiation of the development of new technologies and products
Collaboration with software, electronic, mechanical and project engineers to transform ideas into world-leading products

Requirements

Post-graduate qualification in physics or a related discipline
Experienced in mathematical modelling
Good practical experimental skills
Experienced in data gathering and analysis
Proficient in written and verbal English
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self motivated and confident
Full UK driving licence
Experience with MATLAB and/or COMSOL is preferred

An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience is available to the right candidate.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Project Engineer

The successful applicant will work within a team of people from operational and engineering disciplines, dealing with all aspects of project work from concept through to delivery.

Required experience:

Two years offshore running downhole tools

Two years in an oilfield project role

Advantageous experience:

Data acquisition systems

Completions / DSTs

Materials

Design / CAD

MS office applications including MS Project

Education:

Appropriate engineering or science degree

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen, but with the possibility of travel

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to recruitment@metrol.co.uk

Software/Firmware Engineer - 8/16 bit Microcontrollers

Role

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join our existing R&D team. Depending on the candidates experience and aptitude, the role will carry with it significant responsibility. The candidate will design, develop and test firmware for downhole and surface tools. They will be responsible for the full firmware development life-cycle and have the opportunity to see their products run in the oil field.

We develop all of our firmware in-house. Key factors in the design and development of the firmware are:

Low Power – Most of our tools are battery operated
Safe failure modes – Tools are run at extreme temperatures and experience significant mechanical strain. This environment can cause unpredictable failures. If a tool fails, it is essential that it doesn’t affect any other tools around it.
Build on existing communication protocols and design methodologies to ensure that new tools easily interface with the existing tool suite.
Innovative design – We are leaders in our field and need to continuously improve our products to ensure that they remain ahead of the competition.

Key Skills

The successful candidate will possess most of the skills below:

At least 2 years commercial experience of writing Embedded C code on 8/16 bit microcontrollers.
Lateral thinking. Having the ability to come up with unusual solutions to design challenges that have significant advantages over conventional designs.
Custom algorithm design. Good at mathematics.
Teamwork. Enjoys working as part of a small design team of experts. Communicates well cross-functionally with his peers.
Is pro-active. Ensures that they have the information at hand required to do the job.
Have completed complex coding projects in the past (many 1000's of lines of code) and can show an example of this.
A good understanding of the unique requirements and pitfalls experienced when designing code for microcontrollers.
Reasonable understanding of digital electronics. Knowledge of analogue electronics desirable but not essential.
Takes ownership of their projects and drives them to completion. Is capable of juggling the pressures of tight delivery times and managing to keep focus on the high priority items.

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Experienced Electronics Design Engineer

Metrol Technology Ltd. has a vacancy for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer. The successful applicant will work with a cross-functional team of mechanical and software engineers, expanding and enhancing the range of services that Metrol provide.

This is a permanent, and preferably full-time, position based in Aberdeen and requires:

- At least 5 years experience in electronic design.

- A BSc or MSc in an engineering subject – or a proven track record.

- Proficiency with standard computer applications.

The following would be advantageous:

- Experience in the oil and gas sector.

- Software / microprocessor skills.

- Previous experience with high temperature electronics.

- The ability to travel possibly off-shore on an occasional basis.

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Electronic Technician

Working in close co-operation with Metrol’s R&D engineers, you will be involved in the assembly, test, and repair of a broad range of downhole electronic tools.

Required knowledge/experience:

Experience of component level fault diagnosis, repair and test of analogue and digital electronics is essential.
Qualified to HND level, or appropriate experience

The following would be advantageous:

Experience in the oil and gas sector
Previous experience with high temperature electronics
Familiarity with MS Office applications
A willingness to travel, possibly off-shore, on an occasional basis

Support for continuing career development may be able.

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Electronic QC Inspector

Working in close co-operation with Metrol’s Electronic Assemblers and Electronic Technicians you will be involved in the inspection of PCBs and finished tools.

Required knowledge/experience

Experienced in the inspection of electronics and PCBs
Full understanding of electronic components and quality inspection techniques.

The following would be advantageous

Experience of PCB assembly and hand soldering
Qualified to HND level or appropriate experience

Location:

Kirkhill Estate, Dyce, Aberdeen

Salary:

Negotiable

Support for continuing career development may be available.

Apply by email only with your full CV to Vacancies-Technical@metrol.co.uk

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Experienced Field Staff

Job Description:

Worldwide field installation & operation of Metrol downhole data acquisition and acoustic & sonar telemetry equipment during welltesting and completions.

Required working knowledge/experience: (from the following):

- Permanent Down Hole Gauge (PDHG) Systems

- Wireless telemetry systems

- Downhole Data Acquisition

- Surface & Downhole Testing

- Bottom Hole Sampling

- Electric Wireline Logging

- MWD/LWD

- Completions Services

- Or similar.

Abilities:

- Job Preparation, from client contact to equipment preparation lists

- Hands-on Engineering Skills;

- Personal Computing Skills

- Final report compiling.

Personal Qualities:

- Bright & Enthusiastic

- Articulate Communicator

- Determined & Meticulous

- Mobile & Enjoy Travelling

- Fit & Able

Education:

- Higher Diploma or Degree in Science or Engineering.

Apply by email only with your full CV to recruitment@metrol.co.uk

All vacancies welcome internal applicants