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, umbilical's, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

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, life support systems, and 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, life support, and hydraulic 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.

ESSENTIAL:

• Provide sound and seasoned technical judgement that follows company policies and procedures in meeting SROMC obligations.
• Conduct mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and operation of all USN submarine rescue systems and support equipment (SRDRS, SRCFS, 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 HSE 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.
• Work within a team to resolve technical issues.
• Formulate methods and processes which will increase safety, efficiency and readiness.
• Hydraulic, piping, mechanical, and small valve maintenance and repair.
• Life support piping systems, oxygen systems and/or diver breathing gas systems maintenance and repair.
• Travel and at-sea watch standing will be required.

ADDITIONAL:

• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Associates Degree or tech trade school preferred.
• Minimum two years formal training or four years of progressively responsible, on-scene experience in fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic, life support and mechanical systems, and small…