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DOWL

Lab Technician Intern (Summer 2027)

Billings, MT · On-site

Geosciences At DOWL, our Geosciences team is at the core of safe, efficient, and successful ... From initial planning and permitting to hands-on fieldwork, analysis, and construction support, we ...

DOWL

Lab Technician Intern (Summer 2027)

Billings, MT · On-site

Geosciences At DOWL, our Geosciences team is at the core of safe, efficient, and successful ... From initial planning and permitting to hands-on fieldwork, analysis, and construction support, we ...

Bedrock

Production Geoscientist

Spring, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Development and Production Geoscientist Contractor Development & Production Geoscientists require work at the field scale, focusing on high grading development inventory through 3D reservoir ...

Veracio

Scanning Technician

Salt Lake City, UT

... to production geoscience. Or the workforce, with cloud connected systems keeping the world ... Field experience working on a drill rig; mining or exploration core facility (highly desirable)

TERRACON

Field Geophysicist

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

This position is for a geoscientist who will be responsible for field collecting non-invasive ... May oversee work performed by other field technicians. * Drives commercial motor vehicles, however ...

Veracio

Scanning Technician

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

... to production geoscience. Or the workforce, with cloud connected systems keeping the world ... Field experience working on a drill rig; mining or exploration core facility (highly desirable)

ESP Associates

SUE Technician

Charleston, SC · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

Strong management and organizational skills while performing field operations. * Experience with ... landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and ...

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Sr. Hydrographic Technician (Can reside anywhere in the US)

Morgan City, LA • On-site

Oceaneering International, Inc.
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$16.75 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Operate AUV, geophysical, and geotechnical equipment safely and efficiently, including cameras, acoustic positioning systems, sonars, manipulators, LARS, hydraulic power units, and complex subsea tooling.

  • Perform maintenance and repairs on electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, including component repair, replacement, troubleshooting, calibration, and equipment alignment.

  • Interface with and operate subsea navigational and survey equipment, and maintain parts and supplies inventory related to electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies.

Oceaneering rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description


The Sr. Hydrographic Technician is the expert in and leads other in operating AUV and Geophysical and Geotechnical equipment in a safe and efficient manner, and maintaining and repairing all electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and sub-systems associated with same including component repair, replacement, and troubleshooting.
Offshore position located in the Gulf of Mexico and other remote global locations. Ability to travel domestically and overseas as assigned.
Responsibilities
  • Expert in and leads other in operating equipment to include cameras (video and still), acoustic positioning systems, sonars, manipulators (robotic arms), LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems), hydraulic power units, complex subsea tooling, surface, and subsea workover systems.
  • Expert in and leads other in performing maintenance/repairs on equipment: maintain/ repair electronics, maintain/ repair hydraulics, maintain/repair mechanics, use test equipment, calibrate, and align equipment, and perform general housekeeping and corrosion control.
  • Expert in and leads other in operation and interfacing sub-sea navigational equipment including but not limited to magnetic compass, gyro, transducer, sonar, altimeter, and associated survey equipment.
  • Knowledge of Hydrographic Surveyor data collection and analysis process.
  • Expert in and leads other in maintaining parts and supplies inventory associated with all electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and subassemblies.
  • Understanding of AUV technical operations
  • Performs additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications
REQUIRED
  • Five (5) to Eight (8) years' experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a Survey Professional
  • Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) - US
  • Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.
  • Must be proficient with with mechanical and electrical equipment

DESIRED
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
  • Two (2) year Technical Degree or higher in field of study preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent desired
  • Current security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance

Working Conditions
  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
  • Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
  • Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels and the light is intense/glare.
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
  • Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Benefits Statement
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
About the Team
As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world - from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty™ E-ROV and Freedom™ AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance.

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