Tank Technician

OEG; Port Fourchon (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OEG is seeking a Tank Technician to join the Cargo Logistics Division in Port Fourchon, LA. You will maintain and inspect a large-format tank rental fleet on-site, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability for offshore energy operations.

You will perform detailed inspections, manage spare parts on the service truck, and respond to customer inquiries while documenting issues for continuous improvement. Occasional travel and on-call support are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on oil and gas installation or repair experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving initiative.
• Good understanding of large-format tank products and related manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect the on-site tank rental fleet for safety and compliance.
• Perform detailed inspections to ensure operational readiness.
• Keep service truck parts stock adequate to support repairs.
• Maintain and renew vehicle inspection tags and preventive maintenance.
• Respond to customer inquiries and document complaints accurately.
• Work on a regular schedule and be on-call for rental equipment support.
• Submit field reports to management promptly.
• Travel as required to conduct company business.
• Adhere to all OEG policies and assist in process improvements.

Skills

Oil & gas field experience

Mechanical aptitude

Tank products knowledge

Technical drawings literacy

MS Word and Excel

Driving license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, cables, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers' projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently. We are currently seeking a Tank Technician to join our Cargo Logistics Division.

Location

• Port Fourchon, Louisiana, United States.

Core Purpose

• To ensure the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of a fleet of tanks. This involves conducting regular on-site visits to inspect equipment conditions and certifications.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Maintain the large-format tank rental fleet through regular on-site inspections, verifying equipment condition and certifications to ensure safe, complaint, and efficient operation.
• Perform detailed inspections on large format tanks to ensure that the equipment remains at an acceptable level of operation.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of parts on the service truck to support timely repairs and part replacements.
• Provide customer support by responding to enquiries, conducting follow-up courtesy calls, and accurately documenting customer complaints.
• Maintain company vehicles by renewing inspection tags and licences and carrying out preventive maintenance in line with the formal preventive maintenance system.
• Carry out assigned work according to a regular schedule, while remaining available on an on-call basis to respond to customer service needs relating to rental equipment.
• Complete work in a timely manner, effectively prioritising tasks to meet system demands, company schedules, and customer requirements.
• Complete and submit field reports to management in a timely manner.
• Perform other tasks and assist in special projects as per supervisor’s request.
• Perform all work in a safe, clean, and well-organised manner.
• Report system discrepancies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across in-house and field operations to management.
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with customers, vendors, management, and colleagues to perform the duties of this role.
• Be familiar with, understand, and assist in the implementation of all the business policies of OEG Offshore, to support and enhance the working environment.
• Understand and perform the processes as described in the positions written operating procedures and work instructions.
• Facilitate the creation of system documents, including operating procedures and work instructions, for field operations and support their implementation.
• Carry out company business as directed by management, contributing to the development of systems in line with the company's mission, quality objectives, and goals.
• Travel as required to conduct company business and represent the organisation in matters related to the system.

Skills and Experience

• Three to five years of hands-on experience as a product installation or repair technician in the oil and gas industry, or equivalent experience.
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude and the initiative to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of large-format tank products.
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical product drawings and service manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and preferably familiar with the company's current server, to accurately maintain and share information.

Qualifications

• The role requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Must hold a valid driver's licence and have a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.