Offshore Technician, Communications

Panthalassa; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Health insurance fully covered

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance if needed

Job summary

Panthalassa in Portland, Oregon is seeking an Offshore Technician, Communications, to support our North Pacific pilot fleet's operational needs while assisting in training and cross-discipline collaboration. This role requires hands-on experience with communications equipment and has a strong focus on deployment and maintenance strategies.

Ideal candidates should possess a background in offshore operations and demonstrate a commitment to safety and efficiency. The position offers competitive cash compensation, equity in the company, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working offshore for extended periods.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and repairing communications equipment.
• Willingness and ability to lead training and participate in inter-discipline training.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the year offshore.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for deployment of the North Pacific pilot fleet.
• Maintain and repair offshore communications hardware/software.
• Participate in cross-training with disciplines like mechanical and hydraulic.
• Train team members on communications hardware and software.

Skills

Experience working offshore for extended periods

Hands-on experience operating communications equipment

Willingness to lead and participate in training

Ability to travel up to 50% of the year

Job description

About the Company

We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.

The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis.

About the Job

Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.

Once our nodes leave the manufacturing facility, they must be deployed, operated, and maintained safely and reliably across vast oceanic regions—all at an unprecedented scale and reduced cost. As Offshore Technician, Communications you will provide support for our pilot fleet deployed off the Oregon Coast. Additionally, you will assist in the testing and development of new operations which facilitate rapid commercialization of a large-scale fleet abroad. Once the technology and operations have been successfully demonstrated, your primary duty will be training new crews internationally to execute the offshore operations developed in the Pacific Northwest.

Initially this role will focus on operating, maintaining, and repairing the communications equipment required for our offshore operations. However, the intent is to cross‑train technicians across disciplines in order to expand the team’s capacity for training crews overseas. Thus, both learning new skills and training others on the skills you currently command will be required.

This role demands a hands‑on learner with the commitment and curiosity required for continued education. This individual must enjoy and be capable of passing on knowledge to others. If you thrive in a high‑stakes, fast‑paced environment and are eager to develop the next generation of offshore energy infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for the deployment, recovery, and repair of a North Pacific pilot fleet. Initial focus on communications with the intent of broadening ownership through training.
• Operate, maintain, and repair offshore communications hardware/software. These may include various radio protocols, satellite communications, and networking infrastructure.
• Participate in cross‑training with other disciplines (mechanical, hydraulic, deck operations, etc.).
• Train other team members on communications hardware, software, and theory.
• Work alongside engineering to commission and test new equipment utilized for offshore operations.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve existing and develop new means for offshore operations.
• Assist in maintenance of owned equipment.
• Travel abroad to train crews internationally on the novel operations developed during pilot testing.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working offshore for extended periods.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience operating and repairing communications equipment in a marine, offshore, military, or comparable remote/field environment.
• Willingness and ability to both lead training and participate in inter‑discipline training.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the year offshore.
• Ability to travel 300+ miles offshore.
• Holder of active TWIC or ability to obtain.
• Ability to adhere to and promote a culture of safety.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of basic AC and DC electrical theory.
• Exposure to mechanical and hydraulic industrial equipment.
• Experience participating in the fabrication and commissioning of new industrial equipment.
• Experience interfacing with engineering teams.
• Experience operating and maintaining PLC systems.

Schedule & Availability

• This position is based on a rotational offshore schedule, working long shifts while offshore to support 24/7 operations.
• While on hitch, you should expect 12‑hour days, seven days per week, in a dynamic offshore environment.
• The Offshore Technician is a frontline role; flexibility for weather, vessel availability, and mission timelines is required.
• Travel overseas will be required.

Compensation and Benefits

If hired for this full‑time role, you will receive:

• Cash compensation of $100,000 – $140,000.
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full‑time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full‑time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
  • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full‑time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long‑term financial support if you become disabled)
  • Ability to contribute to tax‑advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

Location

This positional is rotational and thus could accommodate individuals outside of the Portland area. However, our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon. Candidates residing in the Pacific Northwest are preferred.