Job Description
The role is responsible for supervising service technicians and managing day-to-day shop floor operations, ensuring the safe and high-quality execution of maintenance, testing, and repair of mechanical and hydraulic equipment, subsea tooling, and related assets.
CORE FUNCTION
- Supervision of day-to-day activities for service technicians.
- Management of the work order system and oversight of technicians on the shop floor.
- Lead local operations teams in delegating work for assigned scopes.
- Oversee the use of asset and maintenance management systems to log equipment maintenance, current asset locations, and equipment certifications.
- Participate in project and engineering meetings relevant to assigned work scopes.
- Report job progress to the Operations Manager or Project Manager.
- Delegate work within the team and, if required, assign Subsea Technicians to day or night shifts.
- Interpret technical work instructions and engineering drawings, including general assembly, P&ID, electrical and hydraulic schematics, and assembly procedures.
- Disassemble, inspect, maintain, repair, and reassemble equipment; troubleshoot, identify, and replace defective parts and components.
- Lead the safe, competent, and high-quality operation of equipment within assigned scopes.
- Perform comprehensive testing on equipment, including function testing, factory acceptance testing, and system integration testing.
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area, tools, and equipment, and perform routine workshop upkeep duties.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including reporting non-conformances, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and adherence to the Management of Change (MOC) process.
- Assist with technical job data, including updates to drawings, schematics, OMMs, and related documentation.
- Provide product support and assist with maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Interface with client representatives as required.
- Maintain credentials and complete required training through the company’s Learning Management System (SumTotal).
- Support the development and mentoring of junior technicians.
- Occasionally travel off-site for tool testing as requested by customers.
- Occasionally travel to offshore locations to perform work.
- Potentially undertake overseas travel to support operations when required.
General
- The list of job duties described above is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the employee may be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role.
- Assist with any other duties as and when required.
- Undertake specific projects as instructed by management.
Safety
- Ensure that safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to, so far as is reasonably practicable, to maintain a safe working environment.
- Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture at all times.
- Ensure that personnel understand and achieve the necessary health and safety performance standards associated with risks to people and equipment in their daily work.
- Ensure that business and HSE risk implications of integrity issues are clearly identified, assessed, and communicated to the Oceaneering Integrity Management Team and the client for consideration.
- Carry out work in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems.
- Perform assigned tasks with due diligence in line with the Integrated Management Systems.
- Actively contribute to eliminating waste, promoting more environmentally friendly substances and practices, and supporting continuous environmental improvement.
Reporting Responsibilities
Essential
- Relevant trade qualification (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in subsea tooling within the Oil and Gas industry.
- Current COVID-19 vaccinations (required for offshore work).
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of ROV tooling and subsea infrastructure.
- Familiarity with safety standards and systems (e.g., Step Back 5x5, JSEA, HSEQ systems).
Desired
- Certificate IV in Fluid Power.
- Offshore experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
- BOSIET or FOET certification.
- Forklift licence.
- Supervisory experience leading a workshop team.
- Experience with maintenance management systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, or similar.
Other Attributes
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to motivate and lead a team of service technicians.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative team player with a positive and proactive approach.
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, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
