Offshore Marine Service Technician - Fire and Gas

Hiller Companies, LLC; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC is seeking an Offshore Marine Technician – Fire and Gas to install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain and repair fire detection, gas detection, alarm, and life safety systems on offshore facilities and marine vessels.

You will ensure compliance with USCG, ABS, NFPA and manufacturer standards while reading wiring diagrams and P&IDs, documenting results, and coordinating with customers and operations teams to deliver reliable safety solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining fire and gas detection systems.
• Knowledge of USCG, ABS, NFPA standards.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and P&IDs.
• Experience on offshore facilities or marine vessels.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, calibrate, function-test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fixed fire and gas detection systems.
• Verify alarm, shutdown, notification, ventilation, suppression-release, and other functions.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, cause-and-effect matrices, manuals, and scope of work.
• Use calibrated test equipment and manufacturer software to diagnose faults and document results.
• Complete service reports, inspection records, calibration certificates, and deficiency documentation.
• Identify system deficiencies, communicate repair recommendations, and coordinate with customers and operations.
• Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, gas-testing, electrical safety, and offshore safety requirements.

Skills

Fire detection

Gas detection

Life safety systems

Offshore safety

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Documenting test results

Customer communication

Test equipment usage

P&IDs interpretation

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for an Offshore Marine Technician – Fire and Gas. If you are a dedicated professional with expertise in fire detection, gas detection, life safety systems, and offshore safety, we invite you to apply today.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary: The Offshore Marine Technician – Fire and Gas is responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing fire detection, gas detection, alarm, suppression-interface, and related life safety systems on offshore facilities and marine vessels. The technician ensures systems operate reliably and comply with applicable US Coast Guard (USCG), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), NFPA, manufacturer, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, calibrate, function-test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fixed fire and gas detection systems, including smoke, heat, flame, combustible gas, toxic gas, and oxygen detectors.
• Verify alarm, shutdown, notification, ventilation, suppression-release, and other cause-and-effect functions in accordance with approved procedures and site requirements.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, cause-and-effect matrices, equipment manuals, and the scope of work for each assignment.
• Use calibrated test equipment and manufacturer software to diagnose faults, adjust devices, confirm signal integrity, and document test results.
• Complete service reports, inspection records, calibration certificates, deficiency documentation, and required database uploads accurately and on time.
• Identify system deficiencies, communicate repair recommendations, and coordinate work with customers, operations personnel, and other trades while maintaining excellent customer relations.
• Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, gas-testing, electrical safety, and offshore safety requirements at all times.