Launch Systems Supervisor (Hydraulics)

TechnipFMC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC is seeking a Launch System Supervisor to oversee offshore launch system equipment, ensuring reliability, availability, and safe operation. You will lead multidisciplinary maintenance and operations teams.

The role requires at least five years of offshore experience, solid knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with PLC engineers and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of offshore maintenance and operations experience.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical maintenance systems.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, safety, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain hydraulic systems and launch equipment on offshore assets.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance of hydraulic, mechanical, and related components.
• Troubleshoot failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections, repairs, upgrades, and modifications with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership to Launch System Technicians and coordinate with PLC Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and maintain records in the CMMS.

Skills

Analysis

Complex problem solving

Pipelay equipment

Education

Technical Degree in Mechanical and/or Hydraulic

Job description

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

At TechnipFMC, we are driven by innovation and committed to delivering solutions that shape the future of the energy industry. We are looking for a Launch System Supervisor to support our offshore operations, ensuring the reliability, availability, and safe operation of launch system equipment while leading multidisciplinary maintenance and operations teams.

Job Description

• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of hydraulic systems and launch equipment onboard.
• Lead and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities on hydraulic, mechanical, and associated equipment within the launch system.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic system failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to maximize equipment reliability and vessel uptime.
• Coordinate and support inspections, repairs, upgrades, and modifications of hydraulic circuits, valves, pumps, actuators, accumulators, and related components.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Launch System Technicians (LSTs) and Tower Technical Operators during maintenance and operational activities.
• Work closely with PLC Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to diagnose equipment issues and implement effective technical solutions.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor spare parts, consumables, and critical hydraulic components inventory, ensuring availability to support operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, technical documentation, and equipment history within the Maintenance Management System.

You Are Meant For This Job If

Education

• Technical Degree in Mechanical and/or Hydraulic.

Certifications

• Active CFT registration.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance systems.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of failure analysis, operational safety, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pipelay operations and subsea line launch systems.
• Offshore experience.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems.

This opportunity is also open to People with Disabilities (PwD) and INSS rehabilitated professionals.

Skills

• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Complex Problem Solving
• Equipamentos de Lancamento - Pipelay

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.