Field Technician – Remote

The Field Technician is responsible for the operation of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV’s) in a safe and efficient manner, as well as the maintenance and repair of all electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and sub-systems associated with ROV’s, including component repair, replacement, and troubleshooting.

This is a remote position that requires 98% on vessels, working inside the skin of the vessels 80% of the time, and on deck 20% of the time with occasional work in shop environments at our facility in Charleston, SC or elsewhere.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

ROV experience required.

Technicians can live anywhere in the contiguous US and will travel to their vessels to work internationally.

They can expect to travel approximately 6 months out of the year and be at home six months out of the year.

This is a full time off -shore position.
Job Requirements:
ESSENTIAL

● Operate sub-sea equipment, actuate vehicle functions, cameras (video and Still), acoustic positioning system, sonar, manipulators (robotic arms), and LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems).

● Assist and/or pilot ROV’s: evaluate the environment conditions and hazards, dock/undock from tether management system (TMS), and navigate the ROV by acoustics, sonar and visual (video).

● Perform maintenance and repairs on electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

● Use test equipment, calibrate and align equipment, and perform corrosion control.

● Use power, video and data distribution equipment including: high voltage lines and transformers; phase, current, and voltage monitoring; ground fault protection circuits; sub-sea cameras; amplifiers; coaxial cables; video monitors; video converters; microprocessor controlled video switchers; modems; line drivers, serial ports; parallel ports; termination of both multi-mode and single mode fiber-optic conductors and modems.

● Maintain oil-filled sub-sea electrical enclosures including: main lift umbilical, oil-filled cables, cable splices, and sub-sea rated one atmosphere lights; terminate sub-sea tethers.

● Use sub-sea navigational equipment including but not limited to magnetic compass, gyro, transducer, sonar, altimeter, and associated survey equipment.

● Establish and maintain parts and supplies associated with all electrical and electronics devices.

● Integrates and operates ancillary tooling including but not limited to hard and soft line cutters, pump units, water pumps, and associated hydraulic systems.

● Maintains parts and supplies inventory associated with all system mechanical and hydraulics assemblies and subassemblies.
REQUIRED

● High school diploma or equivalent and Technical Associates Degree or tech trade school preferred.

Commensurate experience will be considered.

● At least 12 months of formal mechanical and hydraulic training, or at least 12 months of formal electronic and electronics training.

● Willing to work offshore in harsh weather environments on a rotation or callout basis.

● Must be able to pass a drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.

● Will be required to ride boats, barges, and air transportation to remote areas.

● Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card).

● Must be willing to travel internationally on short notice for up to six weeks at a time and at least 6 months out of the year.

● To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

● Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

● Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

● Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

● Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

● Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

● Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

● Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

● Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

● Must be dependable and trustworthy.

● Must be a US Citizen

● Must be able to obtain a security clearance (active clearance preferred)
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.