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 Heat Exchanger Technician to join our team in Aberdeen Altens or Washington. You will based in the workshop with opportunity to work offshore/onsite. We will also consider a retainer contract for those not local to either.

Role Purpose

The Heat Exchanger Engineer is responsible for carrying out the inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment of heat exchangers across both client sites and workshop environments, depending on operational needs. Working as part of the wider Heat Exchanger (HTX) team, the role supports the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects in line with client requirements, industry standards, and Glacier Energy’s quality expectations.

Accountability

• Strip down, Inspection and Reassembly of Heat Exchangers.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Shell, Tube, and Plate Heat Exchangers, Motor Coolers, Fin Fans and Radiators.
• Undertake Hydrotesting.
• Flange Management – Manual and Hydraulic Torquing and Tension.
• Tube Expansion and Plugging.
• General Mechanical/Pipe Fitting Duties.

Experience

• Experience and knowledge of repairing all types of Heat Exchangers.
• Experience in Soldering, Braising
• Mechanical Fitting/Maintenance background.
• Experience of major petrochemical/refinery shutdowns.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Willingness to work both onshore & offshore as and when required.

Desirable

• Experience of working on COMAH Tier 1 sites/Offshore Installations preferred.
• TMJ 10, 18 and 19 certifications.
• ECITB – CCNSG Safety Passport or IOSH Working Safely.
• Offshore certification.
• Recognised HSE qualification / IOSH.

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.
• Collaboration - Works effectively as part of the team, understanding how their individual contributions drive overall success and help maintain a strong, commercial focused organisation.
• Respect - Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s values.
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for setting and managing clear expectations, ensuring customers receive a reliable and professional service while supporting internal teams in delivering on commitments.

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
• Healthcash Plan