Mechanical Technician

Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

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

Oceaneering International Inc. Oceaneering Technologies (OII-OTECH) supports the US Navy's submarine rescue mission through the Submarine Rescue Operations and Maintenance Contract (SROMC). Oceaneering partners with the Navy's Undersea Rescue Command (URC) to provide 24/7 world-wide submarine rescue capability to US, allied and other foreign navy requests to assist disabled submarines (DISSUB) or submersible intervention and rescue. OII-OTECH is seeking an Mechanical Technician who will execute mechanical/hydraulic maintenance and repair work on all submarine rescue assets and supporting equipment. The Mechanical Technician will perform scheduled and corrective maintenance, integration, testing, field installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment and systems. Work primarily occurs at URC in San Diego and will require travel to various locations in the US, at sea and abroad.

Base pay rate for this position is $30.00 to $35.00

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

* Provide sound and seasoned technical judgement that follows company policies and procedures in meeting SROMC obligations.
* Conduct mechanical maintenance and operation of all USN submarine rescue systems and support equipment (SRDRS, ROV, SILOS, LWMS). Maintain rescue teams and systems in the highest state of readiness in order to meet Fleet requirements.
* Works within and supports a safety culture that is in compliance with Oceaneering's Life Safety Rules and HSSE program.
* Working knowledge of applicable technical requirements from NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P9290 (Systems Certification Procedures and Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems), NAVSEA SS521-AA-MAN-010 (U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual), and American Bureau of Shipping rules.
* Be able to document maintenance and operational activities in accordance with applicable procedures to sustain certification of submarine rescue system equipment.
* Resolve technical, procedural, and schedule issues.
* Formulate methods and processes which will increase safety, efficiency and readiness.
* Hydraulic, air, oxygen system troubleshooting and repairs.
* Some light mechanical assembly associated with submarine rescue systems and supporting equipment, including ROV mechanical systems and diesel generators.
* Use TMDE, and calibrated tools.
* Travel and at-sea watchstanding will be required.

ADDITIONAL

* Forklift, material handling, weight handling, rigging and crane operations.
* Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Technical associate degree or tech trade school preferred.
* Minimum two years formal mechanical/hydraulic training or four years of progressively responsible, on-scene experience in mechanical assembly.
* Able to interpret complex schematics.
* Good communication skills and the ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to work with minimum supervision under a variety of conditions.
* A current valid U.S. passport is required.
* Must be able to obtain security clearance.
* Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED

* Experience with Deep Submergence Systems - Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) is considered a plus.
* Experience troubleshooting to the component level is preferred.
* Knowledge of shipboard and/or subsea systems (ROVs/AUVs) is preferred.

Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered OFFICE and FIELD which is characterized as follows.

* Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions (50%).
* Requires working outdoors in a variety of environments including at sea embarked on vessels of opportunity (50%).
* Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.

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.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL
* Lift 20-50 pounds.
* Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
* Identify color differences.
* Wear PPE for skin protection.

FREQUENT

* Lift 10-25 pounds.
* Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
* Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
* Operate underway embarked on working vessels.

CONSTANT

* Lift up to 10 pounds.
* Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection.

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