Offshore Marine Technician I: Field Ops & Training

Fugro; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro's Marine division seeks an entry-level Marine Technician I to support offshore, nearshore, and onshore operations across Hydrographic, Geophysical, Geotechnical, ROV, AUV, MetOcean, and Marine Survey lines.

The role assists with installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of marine equipment while training and mentoring under experienced staff, with a clear path for competency-based progression. Willingness to travel offshore is expected.

Qualifications

• GED or High school diploma required, with minimum of a year or more experience.
• Must be able to pass an OGUK physical and a DOT drug screen.
• Must possess a current BOSIET certification or be able to complete it within 3 weeks of employment.
• Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Marine Technology or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant military technical training and experience.
• No prior professional marine industry experience required for candidates with relevant technical education or military training.
• Frequent travel and offshore assignments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never at risk.
• Assist with the installation, mobilization, integration, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of marine equipment and systems.
• Support offshore and onshore operations across Hydrographic, Geophysical, Geotechnical, ROV, AUV, MetOcean, and Marine Survey projects.
• Perform equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, calibrations, and functional testing.
• Troubleshoot basic to intermediate electrical, electronic, mechanical, networking, software, and data acquisition issues.
• Support equipment mobilization and demobilization activities on vessels and project sites.
• Maintain equipment inventories, maintenance records, technical documentation, and project reports.
• Ensure compliance with all Company HSE policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, surveyors, scientists, vessel crews, and field personnel.
• Participate in technical training programs and competency development initiatives.
• Maintain operational readiness of assigned equipment and work areas.
• Travel and work offshore, nearshore, and at remote project locations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Fugro's Marine division seeks an entry-level Marine Technician I to support offshore, nearshore, and onshore operations across Hydrographic, Geophysical, Geotechnical, ROV, AUV, MetOcean, and Marine Survey lines.

The role assists with installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of marine equipment while training and mentoring under experienced staff, with a clear path for competency-based progression. Willingness to travel offshore is expected.