Mechanical Technician (Underwater)

HORNBECK OFFSHORE®; Port Fourchon (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HORNBECK OFFSHORE® is seeking a Mechanical Technician to troubleshoot and maintain our fleet’s vessel mechanical systems, including diesel engines and propulsion components.

You will work with the Lead Mechanical Technician to schedule repairs, coordinate with vendors, and ensure adherence to USCG and OSHA safety protocols. Travel internationally may be required to support operations and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of mechanical repair experience or training; or equivalent combination.
• CAT diesel engine repair experience and underwater gear experience required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license, insurance, and TWIC card.
• Willingness to travel internationally and board vessels to understand role.

Responsibilities

• Works with Lead Mechanical Technician to safely repair and maintain vessel mechanical equipment.
• Schedules troubleshooting and repair with Operations Management and vessel crews.
• Coordinates with 3rd party vendors to verify repairs meet company standards.
• Manages parts, tools, equipment, and supplies for troubleshooting and repair.
• Instructs vessel crews on basic troubleshooting and repair procedures.
• Identifies parts to replace, opens work orders, and places orders for parts or services.
• Interprets drawings and schematics to determine repair parts and methods.
• Ensures tasks follow USCG and OSHA safety requirements.
• Creates Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for jobs performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English Fluency

MS Office

Mechanical systems understanding

Time planning

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

At Hornbeck Offshore, our people are our propellers to success, and our most important asset. Our culture of integrity, commitment, excellence and teamwork is what differentiates us from the rest.

We’re committed to being your Company of Choice®

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of the Company’s vessel mechanical systems. This mechanical equipment includes but is not limited to diesel engines, marine gears, tunnel and azimuthing thrusters, conventional prop shafts, CP prop shafts, steering systems, anchor windlass, winch, davits, pumps, shaft seals, and any other mechanical system needing tech assistance in the fleet.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCOPE OF DUTIES

• Works with Lead Mechanical Technician to safely repair and maintain vessel mechanical equipment at peak performance for maximum availability and efficiency.
• Works with Operations Management and vessel crews to schedule troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Works with 3rd party vendors on contract work to verify repair is complete and to company’s satisfaction if required.
• Must be able to manage time and coordinate all aspects of the job that is assigned by the Lead Mechanical Technician. This includes procuring parts, appropriate tools, equipment, and supplies required for troubleshooting and repairing the vessel mechanical equipment.
• Instructs vessel crews on basic troubleshooting and repair procedures needed to identify and repair problems if needed.
• Identifies parts that need to be replaced, opens work orders, issues purchase orders, and places orders for parts or repair services as necessary.
• Interprets technical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, and other technical documents to determine appropriate repair parts and procedures. Operates and inspects completed work to determine repair success.
• Executes all tasks with all prescribed safety equipment in place and on person using applicable USCG and OSHA rules.
• Creates and understands Job Safety Analysis (JSA) actions for each job performed internally as well as by vendors or vessel crew.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Five (5) years mechanical repair related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CAT diesel engine repair experience and underwater gear experience a must.

Skills

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including “Windows” operating systems, Word, and Excel.
• Detailed mechanical systems understanding necessary to troubleshoot and repair vessel mechanical systems.
• Demonstrates efficient job planning and time scheduling.
• Ability to get along well with others.

Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid US driver’s license, insurance, and TWIC card. Must be possess or obtain a passport for international travel and must be willing to travel internationally.

Must be willing to board and ride vessels to increase understanding of how this role supports our business.

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving

• Anticipates the impact of decisions and actions on others
• Identifies recurring problems and offers solutions based on facts and data
• Seeks out expert opinion when making decisions and solving problems
• Is thorough and attentive to detail
• Keeps his/her manager involved on important issues and/or problems

Work the Plan

• Achieves closure and follows through on tasks and projects
• Effectively multi-tasks and efficiently manages time
• Delivers a timely, complete, and accurate work product
• Clearly communicates what he/she needs from others to get the job done
• Follows established policies and procedures

Inspire Trust

• Demonstrates a strong service orientation to both internal and external customers
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions and mistakes; does not shift blame
• Is approachable and easy to deal with; handles pressure in in a calm manner
• Deals with people in a candid, straightforward, and respectful manner
• Acts with the highest level of integrity and professionalism and demonstrates a strong work ethic

Personal Learning

• Seeks professional development, training, and relevant certifications
• Remains open and non-defensive to feedback
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things and take on more responsibility
• Asks for feedback from his/her managers on how to improve

Collaborate

• Keeps open lines of communication with others
• Works collaboratively with people within and across departments to accomplish objectives
• Is understanding of others’ time demands and work load
• Builds personal relationships with people across the company
• Is quick to offer help to others in getting the job done

Flexibility

• Remains open-minded to others’ ideas, input and new ways of doing things
• Makes suggestions on how to improve processes and create efficiencies
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities and work demands
• Fully supports company decisions and initiatives

DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Eyesight: Functional, correctable to 20/20
Hearing: Functional, correctable to normal to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Speech: Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
Mobility: Unencumbered by physical limitations to perform vessel survey and inspection duties, including walking, climbing, crawling, lifting up to 50 lbs., pulling, reaching and vehicle driving (automatic and manual vehicles).

HOURS OF WORK

Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm and may be adjusted with approval by the department supervisor. Some overtime, work related travel and weekend work may be required, subject to company operational requirements. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Weekly call duty is likely.

Note: Rotation schedule may vary and is subject to change based on vessel requirements.

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