Lead Technician - Hydraulic

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced lead technician to assemble, test, and operate subsea and hydraulic control systems. You will supervise offshore service teams, review schematics, and ensure safety and quality across operations, both onshore and offshore.

The role requires a strong background in hydraulic topside and subsea controls, with at least 10 years of experience and 2 years in a lead role, plus a valid passport for international travel.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Read schematics, P&IDs, sketches and instructions to assemble parts and operate equipment.
• Lead and supervise offshore service technicians both onshore and offshore.
• Ensure safety and quality in all operations and testing.
• Travel internationally; must have valid passport.

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.