Operations Technician

Phoenix International Holdings Inc; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix International Holdings, Inc. is seeking an Operations Technician in Largo, MD to participate in maintenance, repair, and operation of underwater search and recovery systems and subsystems. You will work in a team and may travel worldwide on emergency calls.

The role reports to the Lead Operations Technician and requires the ability to read schematics, operate ROVs, and comply with QMS procedures. U.S. security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Two years in mechanical/hydraulic training or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to travel worldwide on short notice.
• Able to lift 75 pounds and walk unassisted.
• Pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot side scan sonar, LARS, and ROV systems offshore.
• Maintain logs and documentation updates.
• Pilot and copilot ROVs and operate manipulators.
• Assist in developing search and recovery plans.
• Assemble recovery rigging and conduct watch duties.
• Follow Phoenix QMS processes and procedures.

Skills

Schematics reading

Team player

Travel readiness

Windows proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Mechanical/hydraulic training background

Tools

Diesel generators experience

Hydraulic power & control equipment

Rov/sonar systems familiarity

Job description

Operations Technician

UPPER MARLBORO, MD, Largo, MD, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $34.00 Annually

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Operator Technician will participate in the maintenance, repair, and operation of complex underwater search and recovery systems and subsystems. This person is required to work in a team environment and to travel worldwide on an emergency call basis. This position is located in Largo, MD and reports directly to the Lead Operations Technician.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting complex search (side scan sonar), recovery
• (remotely operated vehicle (ROV)) systems, and their launch and recovery systems (LARS) in the ready for issue (RFI) condition and in the offshore environment.
• Maintenance and operation of all deck machinery.
• Maintain logs, records, and documentation updates.
• Operate and fly side scan sonar or other towed systems.
• Pilot and copilot ROVs and operate ROV manipulators.
• Assist in developing search and recovery plans.
• Assemble recovery rigging.
• Effectively handle all watch standing requirements of search and ROV operations.
• Comply with established Phoenix QMS processes and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree, two years of formal mechanical and hydraulic training, or four years of equivalent work experience.
• Field experience, two years maintaining and repairing diesel generator sets, hydraulic power and control equipment, manipulators, and hydraulic tools.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiar with hazardous material handling, packaging, and shipping.
• Familiar with hydraulic test sets, flow/pressure meters, and non-destructive testing.
• Computer competence in Windows environment.
• Ability to carry out tests and assignments with little to no supervision.
• Team player with attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Ability to travel worldwide on short notice, for indefinite periods of time.
• Ability to walk unassisted and carry 75 pounds.
• Ability to see and/or hear equipment readouts.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check, as required.

Phoenix International Holdings, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.