Workshop Technician - Mechanical / Hydraulics

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Workshop Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, refurbishment, and readiness activities on subsea and surface equipment systems, as well as associated tooling packages, within the Morgan City workshop.

This is a Morgan City, Louisiana onshore US based position, which may include working at designated geographic area as needed. Ability to travel domestically and international as assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities

- Perform maintenance, mobilization, demobilization, periodic inspections, in storage servicing, and refurbishment of company owned equipment.

- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company operating and maintenance standards, as well as current regulatory requirements.

- Accurately update equipment maintenance systems with records of all repairs, inspections, and service activities.

- Assist in the preparation, testing, and mobilization of ROV systems and associated tooling packages.

- Participate in daily toolbox talks and contribute to safety discussions within the workshop team.

- Engage in the company’s observation program and routinely conduct STOP audits.

- Attend required safety training sessions and actively support safety initiatives.

- Follow all established procedures and ensure tasks are completed using correct and approved methods.

- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and company HSE requirements before and during operations.

- Apply Oceaneering risk assessment processes, including JSEA, to all tasks.

- Support QHSE initiatives, including continuous improvement efforts and performance monitoring.

- Promote and practice 5S and Lean principles within the workshop environment.

- Assist with additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.

- Participate in the company competence program to progress within the established career framework.

- Travel internationally, when required, to provide on site technical support.

- Attend project kick off meetings, when needed, to provide technical expertise.

- Ensure Safety policies and procedures are clearly understood and followed to maintain a safe working environment.

- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

- High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent relevant experience.

- Basic computer literacy and ability to operate standard software tools.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired

- Technical or Associate degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Hydraulic Engineering, or a related field.

- 1+ years of experience in hydraulics, mechanics, mechatronics, communications/computer networking, subsea tooling, or control systems.

- Working knowledge of subsea and surface equipment, including ROV systems, IWOCS, Workover Systems, and tooling packages.

- Familiarity with subsea controls and operations.

- Knowledge of manifold, umbilical, and subsea XT installation operations.

- Demonstrated understanding of 5S and Lean principles; 5S Champion certification (or equivalent continuous improvement credential).

- Valid Forklift Truck certification.

- Valid Overhead Crane certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

- Ambassador for change.

- Promotes the use of open and honest feedback.

- Promotes QHSE improvements.

- Ability to work independently or in a team.

- Ability to adapt to changes in work environment or scope.

- Consistently works with accuracy and thoroughness.

- Perseus continuous personal development.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Working Conditions

This position is considered ONSHORE WORK with some characterized as follows.

- Working indoors or outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.

- Climatic and environmental conditions at the job site may include indoor and outdoor climate.

- Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment etc.

- Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.

- The employee will be required to wear PPE at all times.

- Ability to travel domestically and international as assigned.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing all ranges.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT

- Lift 50-100 pounds.

- Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on his stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.

- Differentiate between colors.

- Wear PPE for skin protection.

- Lift 25-50 pounds.

- Wear PPE for head, hands

- Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.

- Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated.

- Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.

- Operate a motor vehicle.

- Lift 10-20 pounds.

- Standing and walking.

- Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.

- Steel/safety toed shoes/boots.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.