Sr Tooling Technician Lead

Jobs2Web; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Maternity/paternity leave

Benefits package

Job summary

Subsea7 in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Mechanical Hydraulic Technician Team Lead to manage our workshop handling subsea equipment and tooling. This shore-based role offers hands-on leadership in a safety-focused environment.

You will lead a team, coordinate maintenance, inspections, and parts sourcing, while ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and compliance with offshore standards. The role requires minimum 5 years in mechanical/hydraulic subsea work and a relevant trade qualification; SAP

Qualifications

• Desirable nationally recognized qualification or similar trade qualification in Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering.
• Desirable mechanical or hydraulic academic qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical/Hydraulic experience within the subsea industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Mechanical Hydraulic Workshop team.
• Provide subsea equipment and tooling to customers within timelines.
• Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and tests.
• Plan and execute maintenance per schedules.
• Manage spare parts inventory.
• Maintain equipment records and service documentation.
• Ensure compliance with workshop processes and safety.
• Coordinate resources to support on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional workshop teams.
• Monitor equipment status and availability.
• Maintain clean and safe workshop facilities.
• Support budget by tracking expenditures.
• Assist in process improvement.
• Coordinate third-party contractor support.
• Build relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure safe operation of workshop equipment.
• Communicate with internal customers about readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

Offshore operations

SAP

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Education

Mechanical/Hydraulic qualification

Trade qualification

Tools

Workshop software

SAP

Job description

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We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.

At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.

Start your journey with us today.

Location: Houston, US

Job Closing Date: 01 Oct 2026

Who are we?

We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower‑carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.
At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.
In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Hydraulic Technician Team Lead for subsea equipment and tooling to join our dynamic team at our Offshore Delivery workshop located in Houston, TX. This is a shore‑based position offering the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge equipment in a collaborative and safety‑focused environment.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and supervise the Mechanical Hydraulic Workshop team, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Provide reliable, fit‑for‑purpose subsea equipment and tooling to internal and external customers within agreed timelines.
• Conduct and oversee inspections, maintenance, repairs, and acceptance testing of subsea equipment to ensure compliance with operational, technical, and customer requirements.
• Execute planned maintenance activities in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Identify, source, and manage spare parts inventory to support maintenance activities and minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance reports, and service documentation using Workshop Request software and SAP.
• Ensure compliance with workshop processes, procedures, and management systems governing equipment servicing, repair, testing, and technical assurance.
• Coordinate workshop resources and priorities to support on‑time, cost‑effective equipment delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional workshop teams to support integrated operational objectives.
• Monitor equipment status, utilization, and availability, providing timely updates to the Workshop Manager, administration team, and key stakeholders.
• Maintain workshop facilities and work areas to a high standard, ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.
• Support budget management by monitoring departmental expenditures, equipment utilization, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Assist the Workshop Manager in reviewing and improving departmental processes, identifying efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and coordinate third‑party contractor support requirements during peak workloads or planned absences.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, evaluating new products, technologies, and working methods that deliver operational, technical, or commercial benefits.
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all workshop equipment and associated services.
• Maintain regular communication with internal customers regarding equipment readiness, status, and availability.

What experience would we like you to have?

Qualifications and Education

• Desirable nationally recognized qualification or similar trade qualification in Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering.
• Desirable mechanical or hydraulic academic qualification.

Skills

• Must be capable of organizing, supervising, and motivating a team to deliver quality, fit‑for‑purpose equipment on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding and comprehensive working knowledge of equipment utilized in offshore operations.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard business applications.
• Ability to adapt to a varied workload, work flexibly, and perform effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.

Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of offshore compliance standards is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical/Hydraulic experience within the subsea industry is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure effective delivery of project and operational demands within budget.

What do we offer?

Career development – with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development

Flexible working – lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it’s hybrid, part‑time or flextime working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but let’s have a discussion to see how we can give it work.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave

A fantastic benefits package – which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.

An environment where you can thrive!

We recognize that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision‑making, and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What do we offer?

• Career development – with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development
• Flexible working – lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it’s hybrid, part‑time or flextime working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but let’s have a discussion to see how we can give it work.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave
• A fantastic benefits package – which includes a generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, discounted health and wellbeing packages, electric car salary sacrifice scheme and more.

An environment where you can thrive
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision‑making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.