Leak Sealing and Composite Repair Technician

Job Title:
Dutch & English Speaking Pipeline Repair / Leak-Sealing Technician

Nature of the Role:
Employed
Location: Refineries and offshore platforms (Netherlands, UK, and worldwide)
International travel: Yes
EU passport required
Ideally you need to be living or near Rotterdam

About the Role
We are one of the world’s leading companies in composite and clamp-based pipeline repair for the offshore and onshore petrochemical industries. To support our expanding operations in the Netherlands and internationally, we are looking for motivated, hands-on Technicians with an engineering or trade background.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking to earn a substantial salary, while building specialist skills at the forefront of pipeline repair.

You’ll receive full training in live leak sealing and composite repair, enabling you to grow from being part of a repair team to leading one.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to onshore and offshore sites (sometimes at short notice) to stop leaks or repair pipelines suffering wall loss (corrosion, erosion, etc.).
• Perform composite wrapping and clamp installation to industry standards.
• Support emergency response operations safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with client site engineers and provide project documentation/updates.
• Attend training on leak-stopping and composite repair techniques.
• Support sales personnel during technical pitches when required.
• Take care of stock management in the Netherlands
• Mobilise abroad to mainland Europe, UK and further afield (West Africa, Azerbaijan and the Middle East)

Essential Requirements

• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Flexible and able to mobilise quickly, including evenings/weekends
• Willing to work offshore and abroad
• Valid driving licence.
• Right to work in the EU
• Able to mobilise away from home on projects that may take you away from home for up to three weeks at a time.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Prior engineering/trade experience (construction, plumbing, mechanical, fitting)
• Offshore certification (BOSIET, MIST, HUET, etc.)
• CCNSG Safety Passport or equivalent
• Rope access (IRATA Level 1)
• Experience in craft repair, technical drawings, or clamp measuring/fitting
• Strong problem-solving ability, teamwork, and a “can-do” attitude
• Good IT/computer literacy (MS Word, email, reporting)

Job Type:
Full-time

Language:
English and Dutch (Required)

Willingness to travel:
75% (Required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Rotterdam