Hydraulic Specialist - Houston, TX

Join our team at Altrad Sparrows!

Altrad Sparrows, a part of Altrad Group, is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations, and maintenance services to the offshore energy, renewables, and industrial markets. Our solutions support our clients in optimizing their efficiency by ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of critical equipment and personnel.

With our headquarters in France, we employ over 52,000 people across numerous operational locations within the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

MAIN PURPOSE:

The main purpose of the Hydraulic Specialist is to report and work under the supervision of the Workshop Foreman on all shop or inhouse hydraulic components ex. Cylinders, pumps, motor, and gearbox repairs.

EDUCATION:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent

REQUIREMENTS:

- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems

- Ability to read and interpret schematics

- Rebuild open and closed looped piston pumps, vane and gear pumps

- Good communication, organizational, and team skills

- Ability to work on own initiative or as part of the team

- Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel software

- Rebuild all types of cylinders

- Ability to stand and work from a workbench for periods up to (3) hours at a time

- Some light bending may be required to perform certain tasks

- 10+ years’ relevant experience

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

- Apply knowledge of hydraulic circuit configuration gained from experience in a range of different industries / applications including but not limited to offshore and subsea.

- Apply knowledge of major hydraulic equipment manufacturers and specialist suppliers within the hydraulic industry.

- General refurbishment/repair of all hydraulic components and complete disassembly/test reports.

- Inspection of disassembled components to determine suitability for use in line with manufacturers drawings/tolerances.

- Rebuilt and assist in testing of refurbished units as required.

- Cleaning and preparation of components prior to rebuild.

- Be available and flexible in assisting in other workshop activities as workloads dictate.

- Provide Hydraulic Training for Internal and external clients, as requested.

- Ensure best practice in all areas of fluid power design, construction, testing, installation and commissioning.

- Fluid power circuit implementation: hoses, pipes, tubes, fittings.

- Determine customer requirements and objectives and assist in developing specifications for projects / systems to ensure customer requirements are met.

- Apply understanding of industry standards and directives in delivering projects to the required specification.

- Prepare detailed work procedures and reports in relation to projects executed.

- Carry out site visits, when requested, and prepare detailed reports

- Administration of assigned project files.

- Know and understand Sparrows Offshore’ Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.

- Understand and comply with all Safety and Environmental requirements.

Examples of work scope:

- Equipment design – new-build and system modification / upgrade

- Compilation of technical specifications and documentation packages

- Review Hydraulic Data traces and provide recommendation.

- Maintenance and operational support

- Administer / Teach Hydraulic training courses

WE OFFER:

- A Commitment to Excellence: We support the global energy industry by optimizing the performance, reliability, and safety of critical equipment and people through our engineered products and services.

- Growth Opportunities: As a leading energy services contractor, we provide high-quality specialist equipment and integrated engineering services, ensuring our employees are part of a growing and dynamic team.

- Core Values: We foster a workplace built on Respect, where everyone is valued; Solidarity, promoting teamwork and collaboration; Courage, encouraging innovative thinking; Humility, embracing diverse perspectives; and Conviviality, creating a positive and inclusive environment.

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

- Candidates applying for U.S. based positions must have the legal right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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