What You Can Expect Working in the Offshore Field Service Technician Position

The Offshore Field Service Technician is part of a team of service personnel who support our growing offshore segment of business by completing refurbishment projects and service customers assets for RedGuard’s/Armoda customers. In this role, you will perform all aspects of onshore and offshore field service and will have access to a pool vehicle (company truck depending on qualifications of role), depending on to provide customer support, and complete refurbishment and commission work in accordance with company quality and safety procedures, building, maritime and international codes, and client specifications. When not directly working on Armoda fleet or refurbishment projects, you will support the service yard in the maintenance and modification of other RedGuard/Armoda assets including blast-resistant, modular buildings and other industrial buildings. In this role, you will be required to work independently or as a team while upholding RedGuard’s values of quality and safety. You will participate in both scheduled and non-scheduled callouts on- and offshore, as needed. Offshore Field Service Technicians are integral in providing a great customer experience to ensure RedGuard maintains the status as a preferred vendor for our clients. You will provide a quality and positive experience for our customers, while creating efficient and cost-effective results to better the organization. You may qualify for a company issued vehicle depending on the needs to provide timely support to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Installs accommodation and zoned modules on- and offshore for production and drilling operations.
• Installs generators and transformers, both step up and step down.
• Assesses, repairs or modifies buildings to company, regulatory body and customer specifications.
• Comprehends materials, components and makeup of the building to be serviced.
• Performs preventative maintenance and provides prompt service.
• Maintains parts inventory on service truck and offshore job boxes.
• Manages sub-contractors on job site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the construction field, including skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC.
• Must be able to travel frequently, including participation in a rotational callout schedule.
• 3 years of experience installing and troubleshooting HVAC units and electrical components and Instrumentation and Electric (IE) controls, or, 3 years of experience as a marine joiner (carpenter/plumber).
• Minimum of 1-year offshore experience.
• Calculation of ampacity. 
• Knowledge on fire and Gas installation, testing and interfacing with client systems. 
• Ability to install and service many different styles and designs of HVAC systems. 
• Knowledge of different types of refrigerants and charging of refrigerants, including, but not limited to, R22, R134a, R404, and R407. 
• Experience with custom cabinetry, floating and self-leveling flooring installs.
• Installing and repair of SIP panels bunks and interior marine finishing’s 
• Ability to perform a site survey and provide a detailed scope of work. 
• Ability to perform site surveys for installations of accommodations. 
• Ability to work under short time restraints. 
• Knowledge of repairing commercial galley and laundry appliances. 
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification [Medical Card].
• Ability to obtain a TWIC® card, HUET, Offshore FIT, and perform annual offshore training. 
• Ability to operate forklifts, manlifts and aerial platforms.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

Electrical - Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman trade license or 5 years’ experience in one of the selected crafts.
• EPA license.
• Understanding of USCG PAM, DNV 2.7-1, DNV 2.7-2, SOLAS regulations
• Understanding and work knowledge of offshore production, drilling and maritime facilities
• Understanding and working knowledge of the refineries and their relation to Turn Arounds, Outages and shutdowns.

HVAC – Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman trade license or 5 years’ experience in one of the selected crafts.
• EPA license.
• Understanding of USCG PAM, DNV 2.7-1, DNV 2.7-2, SOLAS regulations
• Understanding and work knowledge of offshore production, drilling and maritime facilities
• Understanding and working knowledge of the refineries and their relation to Turn Arounds, Outages, and shutdowns.

Joiner - Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman trade license or 5 years’ experience in one of the selected crafts.
• EPA license.
• Understanding of USCG PAM, DNV 2.7-1, DNV 2.7-2, SOLAS regulations
• Understanding and work knowledge of offshore production, drilling and maritime facilities
• Understanding and working knowledge of the refineries and their relation to Turn Arounds, Outages and shutdowns.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; able to work on roofs and at heights in excess of 8 feet or better, able to wear all of the designated proper PPE during an entire 10 to 12-hour shift while on site; able to understand and follow all of the safety requirements including Lock Out/Tag Out, the proper operation of tools, equipment, vehicles and handling if materials.
• Visual Acuity Requirements: 20/20 vision or correctable to 20-20 vision and able to wear (if needed) prescription safety glasses while on the job and operating equipment without having to wear contacts.
• Work Conditions: Working in the four seasons of the year in the continental United States and Canada. Varying conditions from hot and humid to wet, cold and sometimes freezing temperatures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plans Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement 
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com 

Department/Division: Armoda

Reports to: Service Manager

Location:  New Iberia, LA

Position Type/Hours:  Full-time Safety Sensitive

Overtime:  As Required

Travel Requirement:  Regional travel requiredFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/

About The Division

Armoda designs modules and structures for use in the offshore oil and gas, maritime, and renewables industry for use on offshore platforms, vessels, and barges. This includes assets such as a fleet of certified workforce accommodations, offices, workshops, labs, and technical buildings. The diverse fleet is certified for offshore regulations to allow quick deployment for lease opportunities. There's also in-house design and fabrication services for custom solutions. With a dedicated service team, the company provides after-sales support, installation, maintenance, repairs, replacement parts, and full refurbishment services for customer’s assets. Truly solutions-oriented, the company provides cost effective, internationally compliant modular solutions to meet even the most challenging project or environmental requirements.

For more information, visit https://armoda.com/