Lead Technician - Hydraulic

Deepsea Technologies Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepsea Technologies Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced technician to assemble, test, and operate subsea control systems and related equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and offshore field oversight.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in hydraulic topside and subsea controls, plus 2+ years in lead roles supervising offshore technicians. Offshore safety certification and ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulic topside and subsea control systems.
• Lead experience supervising offshore service technicians.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and instructions to assemble parts and operate equipment.
• Assemble, test, and operate subsea production control systems and related equipment.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all tasks.
• Supervise technician crews, including offshore assignments as needed.
• Prepare documentation such as service tickets, test reports, and non-conformance reports.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Offshore supervision

Schematics & P&IDs

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Forklift operation

Client liaison

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational electrical training

Job description

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read, understand, and interpret schematics, P&IDs, sketches, and written instructions to assemble parts or products as well as operations of equipment.
• Assembles, tests, and operations of subsea production control system, drilling control HPUs, IWOCS, LARS Operations, Test HPU’s, Chemical Injection Units, subsea distribution hardware according to company, customer and industry specifications.
• Ensures that safety is of the utmost priority when operating, assembling and testing equipment.
• Participates in Deepsea Technologies Safety and Quality observation programs.
• Ensure that quality process and procedures are followed.
• Performs maintenance and operations of rental equipment both onshore and offshore.
• Supervises technician crew working offsite when required.
• Performs fluid analysis on various types of control fluids and / or chemicals.
• Troubleshoots problems, identifies and communicates design discrepancies. Identifies and suggests design improvements.
• Completes required documentation, including but not limited to: daily progress reports, service tickets, test reports, failed test reports and Non-Conformance Reports.
• Liaise with clients as required during operation, service, manufacturing process, testing and trials.
• Prepares test procedures and operations / maintenance manuals in accordance with customer and industry standards and specifications
• Domestic and international travel required.
• Must have a valid passport.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 10+ years experience in hydraulic topside and subsea controls systems
• Minimum of 2 years in a lead role supervising offshore service technicians.
• High school diploma or GED; technical/vocational electrical training or related experience.
• High level of expertise in assembly and testing of Hydraulic Power and Control units, subsea distribution equipment and drilling control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & BOMs, P&IDs; wiring diagrams and all written engineering procedures;
• Offshore safety and certification required.
• Ability to use a computer and Windows Office software

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work harmoniously on multifunction teams;
• Ability to balance customer demands against company constraints;
• Impeccable reputation and high ethical standards;
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative with limited direction.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic operations and componentry
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes

Physical Demands:

• Physical requirements are those typically found in an office, manufacturing shop and offshore environment.
• Must be able to pass an Offshore fit for duty physical

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses and other PPE as required to work in a manufacturing and offshore environment.
• Additional PPE may be required at certain offshore and international locations

Location and Work Environment:

• This position is based in Houston – Texas – USA
• Offshore work locations are global.