Installation Technician

Oceaneering; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement Savings

Life and Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking an Installation Technician in Morgan City, LA to coordinate with foreign nationals and mentor personnel on back-deck operations. Responsibilities include rigging selections, directing movements, and ensuring equipment setup and maintenance.

The role requires 0-1+ years in rigging and the ability to train foreign nationals, with preferred GED and potential certifications. Work includes outdoor/indoor environments and on-site collaboration with leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• 0-1+ years experience in rigging for ships and shipyards, manufacturing plants or construction projects.
• The ability to train and assist foreign nationals in back deck operations.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Coordinate and direct the foreign workers and the movement of equipment to accomplish the task.
• Set up and inspect equipment, performing repairs as needed.
• Lube and maintain the drum and cables, making adjustments if needed.
• Oversee the rigging to lift and move equipment/materials in worksite.
• Set up and brace hoisting equipment using hand tools or power wrenches.
• Use machinery to move construction materials, earth, petroleum products, or other heavy materials.
• Coordinate with Deck Foreman and Vessel Superintendents as well as Clients for back-deck operations.

Skills

Rigging basics

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rigging certifications

Job description

Job Description

The Installation Technician coordinates with foreign nationals, including mentoring personnel assigned to the back-deck operations.

Responsibilities

• Select cables, ropes, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves according to weight and size of load to be moved.
• Coordinate and direct the foreign workers and the movement of equipment to accomplish the task.
• Set up and inspect equipment, performing repairs as needed.
• Lube and maintain the drum and cables, making adjustments if needed.
• Oversee the rigging to lift and move equipment/materials in worksite.
• Set up and brace hoisting equipment using hand tools or power wrenches.
• Use machinery to move construction materials, earth, petroleum products, or other heavy materials.
• The ability to coordinate with Deck Foreman and Vessel Superintendents as well as Clients for all back-deck operations.

Required

Qualifications

• 0-1+ years experience in rigging for ships and shipyards, manufacturing plants and construction projects or related experience.
• The ability to train and assist foreign nationals in all aspects of back deck operations.

Desired

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to obtain rigging and forklift certifications.
• Valid Passport, MMC, and TWIC.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.

Working Conditions

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Benefits Statement

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Retirement Savings
• Life and Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

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.

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 factor.

About The Team

As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world – from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty E-ROV and Freedom AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance.