Mechanical Supervisor - Offshore

Seeking a Mechanical Supervisor - Offshore Field Service for an energy services client in South Houston / Missouri City, TX.

• $90K - $105K DOE plus bonus opportunity up to 12% and excellent benefits package

• This person is onshore but will travel to offshore sites for weeks at a time to help the crew, so flexibility is critical especially when problems arise, and they must basically drop everything to go to the offshore site.

• Oversee offshore Mechanics, providing direction and oversight for team both remotely and usually dockside to rig a boat, troubleshoot, etc.

• Must be fully vaccinated due to client and vessel owner requirements.

Provide mechanical/technical support for back deck & handling equipment and interface with the vessel systems with a focus on second line vessel support, sales and marketing tender process, equipment design, rigging of projects along with following up third line support issues.

MAIN ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide second line technical support and expertise to the field crews.


• Ensure that back deck machinery and handling equipment is maintained, equipped, and installed in accordance with industry standard specifications and Class society rules, including technical and operational documentation and procedures.


• In conjunction with the Offshore mechanical team, organize equipment maintenance scheduling, repairs to machinery and equipment utilizing appropriate contractors to perform tasks on and off the vessel.


• Be aware of and understand technical downtime and operational field downtime and assist in implement remedial action plans to improve the downtime performance.


• Provide a supporting role on technical issues for sales teams during tender reviews.


• Provide input on technical instructions, procedures, and Task Risk Assessments (TRAs) for the offshore mechanical department and ensure the use of and dissemination of good practice across the crews.


• Under the direction of the department head, take responsibility for supplier contracts and purchases with preferred vendors and 3rd party contractors, including pre-qualification, approval, and management of the relationships until closure.


• Act as the main interface between engineering and manufacturing, during equipment testing and implementation of new equipment.


• Provide backup and support for the department head.


• Active participation in engineering projects and field testing of new equipment.


• Manage and/or participate in rigging activities, yard stays, upgrades, and other vessel related projects.


• Assisting in support functions in the office.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree is preferred or relevant work experience


• Mechanical technician (associates or certificate USA), or equivalent in a related field.


• Plant or Machinery maintenance qualification.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of the marine seismic industry.


• Experience in the Marine offshore seismic industry or similar (Construction/ROV vessel).

REQUIREMENTS

• Willing and able to work long hours at irregular intervals.


• Must pass an offshore medical and basic offshore survival course.