Plater / Fabricator

Glacier Energy delivers innovative solutions for the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of critical infrastructure and process equipment for energy and industrial markets.

Our Mechanical Solutions division provides support to energy and industrial sectors globally, specialising in mechanical products and services including heat exchanger repair and refurbishment and onsite machining.

Our in-house subject matter experts deliver high-quality repair, maintenance, re-engineering and bespoke mechanical solutions to meet our customers' requirements. The specialist services that we offer are designed to enhance asset performance, extend asset life and ensure safe, efficient operations.

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 Plater to join our team in Aberdeen Altens. You will based in the workshop with opportunity to work offshore/onsite.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of high-quality fabrication and maintenance work across heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and associated pipework.

The role involves carrying out precise fabrication, assembly, and repair activities in line with engineering drawings, quality standards, and HSE procedures. Working with a range of materials and complex specifications, the individual will contribute to the efficient operation of the workshop through technical skill, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Accountability

• Responsible for stripping and re-assembly of heat exchangers and pipework for maintenance
• To undertake the fabrication of pressure vessels of various diameters and thickness between 10 and 80mm
• Carry out fabrication on pipework as per engineering drawings with tight tolerances
• To undertake work utilizing different materials including stainless steel, duplex, super duplex and carbon steel
• Carry out general workshop day to days tasks as and when required
• Adhere to all workshop HSE and quality procedures

Requirements

• Time served with a Level 3 qualification in welding and fabrication
• Experience working in a medium to heavy fabrication background
• Be able to interpret and read engineering drawings with a good understanding
• Demonstrate an excellent attitude towards company HSE and Quality
• Heat exchanger and pressure vessel experience
• Forklift truck qualification preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn from others and share best practice
• Confident to engage with all levels of the business

Values

• Ingenuity - Proactively explores new ways to enhance customer service and improve processes, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and support both team effectiveness and customer experience.
• Excellence - Follows through on commitments and ensures tasks are completed as expected, recognising that reliability builds tryst and supports team and business success.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Attractive Group Personal Pension Plan Pension via Salary Exchange
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Medicash cashback