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Offshore Cable Installation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Network Technician

Richmond, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Responsibilities: · Respond to ServiceNow incident tickets. · Patching cable installation and ... remote sites and offshore). · Work cooperatively and collaboratively with and across other ...

Network Technician

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$24.25 - $31.25/hr

Responsibilities: · Respond to ServiceNow incident tickets. · Patching cable installation and ... remote sites and offshore). · Work cooperatively and collaboratively with and across other ...

Administrative Assistant

Sacramento, CA

$19.25 - $25.75/hr

... Staff Augmentation - Offshore Services - Hybrid Industries we serve: Information Technology ... necessary cabling/connections for KVMs installations. The department will provide instruction on ...

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How much do offshore cable installation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for offshore cable installation in California is $46,014.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,900.00 and $47,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offshore cable installation?

An Offshore Cable Installation job involves the planning, laying, and maintenance of underwater power and communication cables for industries like renewable energy, telecommunications, and oil & gas. Workers in this role operate specialized vessels and equipment to install and protect subsea cables, ensuring they function reliably in harsh marine environments. Responsibilities may include route planning, cable burial, testing, and troubleshooting. This job requires technical expertise, physical endurance, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in offshore cable installation?

To thrive in Offshore Cable Installation, you need a background in marine operations, electrical or mechanical engineering, and experience working with heavy equipment, often supported by relevant offshore or technical certifications. Familiarity with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), cable-laying vessels, and safety management systems like IMCA or GWO certifications is typically required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial for effective collaboration and safe operations under challenging offshore conditions. These abilities are essential to ensure precise installation, minimize downtime, and maintain high safety standards in demanding environments.

What are some common challenges faced during offshore cable installation projects?

Offshore cable installation professionals often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather, rough sea conditions, and logistical complexities in transporting and deploying heavy equipment. The work schedule can include long shifts and extended periods away from home, often following a rotational pattern. Close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—such as marine engineers, ROV operators, and vessel crews—is essential to address technical issues and ensure success. Adaptability and a strong safety mindset are important for overcoming these challenges and delivering projects on time and within strict quality standards.

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Infographic showing various Offshore Cable Installation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,014 per year, or $22.1 per hour.

Network Technician

Noblesoft Technologies

Richmond, CA • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Contractor

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Job description

Job Title:  Network Technician

Location: Richmond, CA 94801 – Onsite

Mode : Contract

Qualifications:

·       Four (4) plus years of experience on supporting and managing network infrastructure and network related devices or experience as agreed with Company.

·       Experienced in racking, stacking, cabling and decommissioning of network hardware devices.

·       Experienced in Site Services support for network device maintenance and support (console/remote)

·       IT/Telecoms experience with but not limited to routing, switching, firewalls, WiFi, IP Telephony (“IPT”), and Radio Frequency (“RF”) equipment (as required) such as microwave radios, cellular nodes, and very-small-aperture terminal (“VSATs”).

Responsibilities:

·       Respond to ServiceNow incident tickets.

·       Patching cable installation and recovery.

·       Installing power leads.

·       Installing, removing or swapping equipment.

·       Locating and or identifying network circuits and tagging the demark location.

·        Providing escort services for Company third party vendors or subcontractors wherever Contractor is providing support.

·       Adhering to the risk management processes, including conducting walkthroughs, work permits, change management, attending safety training; and reporting incidents.

·       Comply with the Company's audit requirements, information protection requirements, security requirements and standards detailing physical access management, and Company standards for operational excellence.

·       troubleshooting and patching power cables;

·       identifying a switch port location;

·       pinging key Devices and performing DNS lookups

·       troubleshooting, installing, and where necessary removing equipment and/or components; and during troubleshooting perform visual checks for hardware failure lights or console error messages, power status and hardware labels wherever Contractor is providing dedicated support or when Contractor’s technician is at the site

·       assisting with the identification and reporting of communications room environmental issues to the Company (e.g. lack of cooling, water leaks).

·       Perform IMAC activities for end user business LAN and voice devices.

·       Adhere to Company change management procedures and practices.

·       Monitor and respond to emergency conditions effecting operations to the extent that services can be safely provided (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.).

·       Adhere to Company’s Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans.

·       Provide smarthands support for other telecommunications infrastructure, including, but not limited to:

·       Fiber optic and copper cable installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair (working with cabling contractor as required).

·       WiFi and BLE systems.

·       Microwave systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

·       Radio systems (HF, VHF, UHF, 2-way, radar, …) installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

·       VSAT installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

·       Cellular-based systems such as public and private 4G LTE, 5G, NB-IIoT, LTE-M.

·        lpWAN (low-power WAN) systems such as LoRaWAN.

·       Other IIoT/OT systems.

·       Deploy prewired solar panel / battery power systems at ground level, low maintenance (visual), troubleshooting and repair.

·       IP Telephony (IPT) installations at end user location. Specialty Telecoms systems such as CCTV, PAGA, Intercom, Fire/Intruder Alarm, systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair (specifically for remote sites and offshore).

·       Work cooperatively and collaboratively with and across other organizations to restore services. Includes, but is not limited to:

·       Company Design and Engineering Teams.

·       Global IT Service Desk.

·       IT Operations Center (ITOC).

·       Telco’s.

·       Managed service providers.

·        Company BU’s.

·       Support of IT/Telecoms requirements and activities for BUs , Major Capital Projects (“MCPs”)) and Merger, Acquisition, and Divestiture (“MAD”) projects as guided and required by the network team.

·        Participate, as requested, in Root Cause Analysis, post incidents.