Hydrographic Technician

As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world - from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty E-ROV and Freedom AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance.

The Hydrographic Technician I will assist with operating AUV and Geophysical and Geotechnical equipment in a safe and efficient manner, and maintaining and repairing all electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and sub-systems associated with same including component repair, replacement, and troubleshooting.

Offshore position located in the Gulf of Mexico and other remote global locations. Ability to travel domestically and overseas as assigned.

• Learning to operate equipment to include cameras (video and still), acoustic positioning systems, sonars, manipulators (robotic arms), LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems), hydraulic power units, complex subsea tooling, surface, and subsea workover systems.
• Learning to perform maintenance/repairs on equipment: maintain/ repair electronics, maintain/ repair hydraulics, maintain/repair mechanics, use test equipment, calibrate, and align equipment, and perform general housekeeping and corrosion control.
• Learning to operate and interface sub-sea navigational equipment including but not limited to magnetic compass, gyro, transducer, sonar, altimeter, and associated survey equipment.
• Develop knowledge of Hydrographic Surveyor data collection and analysis process.
• Assist with the Hydrographic Surveyor daily tasks when needed.
• Assist in the maintains parts and supplies inventory associated with all electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and subassemblies.
• Assisting with and maintaining reports.
• Understanding of AUV technical operations.
• Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 0 - 1 years' experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a Survey Professional.
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
• Must have or be able to obtain a COVID Vaccination.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.
• Must be proficient with mechanical and electrical equipment.

DESIRED

• Two (2) year Technical Degree or higher in field of study preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent desired.
• Current security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERSTICS:

Team Leadership/ Decision Making/ Planning and Organizing/ Developing Others:

• Expresses pride in the group and encourages people to feel good about their accomplishments.
• Shares knowledge and resources and encourages the same of others.
• Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively.
• Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to conduct training for an appropriate audience.

Health and Safety/ Technology/ Stress Management/ Flexibility:

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in safety inspections and accident prevention.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to employees and the public.
• Skill to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments as well as adverse conditions such as weather, equipment problems and job conditions.
• Have a good sense of direction (able to self-navigate).
• Be able to perform basic field calculations.
• Ability to use various information technology systems required for successful job performance.

Client Focus/ Communication/ Ethics and Integrity:

• Ability to determine and meet customer needs.
• Ability to promote and be accountable for quality customer service.
• Respond to clients in a positive and truthful manner.
• Solves customer problems quickly and effectively.
• Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.
• Maintain inter-office and project confidentiality.
• Respond politely to members of the community.
• Working as a team member/ getting along with co-workers.
• Responding in a positive manner to supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is considered OFFSHORE which is characterized as follows.

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85db and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.
• The employee will be required to wear PPE at all times

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/ REQUIREMENT:

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.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

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.

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.