Machinist

Glacier Energy is a leading international provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions for renewable and conventional energy markets. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions.

Glacier Energy’s machining solutions business is a specialist provider in all aspects of on-site machining to the global energy industry. The business is highly responsive to its customers, often offering engineered solutions to their complex challenges, where a standard approach can be inadequate.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow.

We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Machinist to join our onsite team (working onsite/offshore only, no workshop days required).

This is a permanent staff role - you should expect earning of £60,000+ in your first year.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change.

Position

Glacier Mechanical Solutions are actively recruiting skilled Machinists/Toolmakers, looking to enhance and utilise their skills in a Field Machining environment, using portable machine tools.

Here at Glacier, we will give machinists/toolmakers the training and exposure to Field Machining applications & equipment, to build their knowledge and skills, to ultimately develop into fully competent Onsite/In-Situ Machining Technicians.

Ability to carry out all aspects of Onsite Machining including

• Inspection – Visual and Measurement – Reports Completed
• Flange Facing – RF / RTJ / Heat Exchangers
• Specialist OEM – Hub connectors & Compact Flanges
• Knowledge and experience of ANSI/ASME Standards
• Able to complete Inspection reports and site documentation to a high level.
• Pipe Cutting, Bevelling & Transitioning
• Milling – Pump Bases / Keyways other
• Drilling & Boring – Stud Removal, Drilling & Tapping
• Line Boring – Compressor Housings, Crane alignment Pins, specialist applications
• Bespoke Machining and Engineering Projects
• Bolt Torque / Tension – MJIs / TMJ I’s

Principal Accountabilities

• Willing to travel within the UK, International locations both onshore and offshore locations
• Take instruction from the GMS Operations team on work scopes and deliverables
• Able to respond at short notice for reactive site working
• Ability in the preparation of portable machine tools & maintenance of equipment
• Inspection and maintenance of Tooling on return from site, ensuring equipment is stripped down, serviced and assembly

Qualifications & Experience

• Good mechanical engineering knowledge
• Minimum 4 years accredited Machining based Apprenticeship
• Sound educational background minimum NC mechanical engineering preferred
• Clean UK driving licence
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, and organisational skills.
• Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Team and goal oriented.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with practical, hands-on problem-solving approach.

Target Objectives to fulfil role

• Experience in Onsite machining
• Offshore Survival
• Offshore Medical
• CCSNG Safety Passport
• MJI / TMJI Bolting and Tensioning Certified

Other information

• Earnings of circa £60k +
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Company Pension contribution