Field Service Technician (Electrical)

XOCEAN; Ireland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

XOCEAN is seeking an USV Field Service Technician (Electrical) to maintain electrical systems on uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) across Ireland, Europe and the UK. The role involves shore-based duties with travel to project sites, including road transport and launch/recovery operations.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years in a similar role, be a fully qualified electrician, hold STCW PST and First Aid certs, and possess a BE (car + trailer) licence, with experience in

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with relevant maritime wiring experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in Industrial / maritime / control system wiring.
• Holder of BE car+trailer licence.
• STCW PST & Elementary First Aid certificates and Seafarer medical.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance on USVs onsite.
• Fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems onsite.
• Maintenance of quality, health, safety & environment standards.
• Mobilise USVs including road transport and launch/recovery at project locations.
• Provide local, on the ground assessment of conditions for project decisions.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Training others

HGV licence

Maritime wiring

Safety compliance

Education

Fully Qualified Electrician

Job description

Position: USV Field Service Technician (Electrical)

Location: Travel within Ireland, Europe and the UK is essential (Shore based)

About XOCEAN

XOCEAN is an ocean data company – we collect data for clients ranging from mapping the seabed to monitoring the environment. However, we do this differently, instead of using conventional crewed survey ships, we have developed a marine robotic system known as an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).

Overview

Responsible for electrical maintenance of all USV electronic components and equipment during operations. This role will also provide key support for mobilising USVs including road transport and launch/recovery at project locations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance on USVs to an excellent standard onsite.
• Maintenance and fault finding of electrical and mechanical systems onsite.
• Compliance with execution and promotion of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment standards during all aspects of daily tasks.
• Participate/Lead in daily Toolbox talks.
• Installation and troubleshooting of survey sensors.
• Mobilisation of USVs for projects including road transport and launch/recovery at project locations.
• Boarding support vessels to monitor USV movements near shore and in congested harbour areas.
• Planning and mobilisation of USVs for projects including road transport and launch at project locations.
• Provide local, on the ground, assessment of conditions and circumstances to aid project decisions.
• Monitoring site tooling and consumables levels.
• Implement, maintain, manage and update all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.
• Maintaining high levels of organisation and cleanliness whilst carrying out maintenance tasks.
• Conducting general mechanical maintenance of USV’s.
• Being responsible for training other team members to the required standards, including coaching and mentoring of others.
• Fully Qualified Electrician.
• Minimum 3 years’ previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Industrial / maritime / Control system wiring.
• Hold full clean BE (car + trailer) drivers’ licence
• STCW certificate for PST & Elementary 1st Aid, plus a Seafarer medical

Attributes

• Willing to travel and work on a rotational basis.
• Capable of remote / independent operations with a heightened focus on safety.
• Organised, Enthusiastic, positive, proactive and have a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work to a very high standard.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• HGV licence
• Small craft marine qualifications.
• Marine maintenance experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women.