Mechanical Technician

Position Overview

Oceaneering International Inc. supports the US Navy’s submarine rescue mission through the Submarine Rescue Operations and Maintenance Contract (SROMC). In this role as a Mechanical Technician, you will execute mechanical, life support systems, and hydraulic maintenance and repair work on submarine rescue assets and support equipment. Based primarily at the Undersea Rescue Command in San Diego, you will also travel to various locations in the US, at sea, and abroad. Oceaneering is a global leader in engineered services and products across offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and maritime industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sound and seasoned technical judgment in meeting SROMC obligations.
• Conduct mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and operation of US Navy submarine rescue systems and support equipment (SRDRS, SRCFS, ROV, SILOS, LWMS) to ensure peak readiness.
• Adhere to company safety culture by complying with Life Safety Rules and the HSE program.
• Document all maintenance and operational activities in accordance with applicable procedures to sustain equipment certification.
• Collaborate within a team to resolve technical issues and formulate methods to increase safety, efficiency, and readiness.
• Perform hydraulic, piping, mechanical, and small valve maintenance and repair, as well as maintenance of life support piping and oxygen/diver breathing gas systems.
• Travel and at-sea watch standing as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Technical Associates Degree or tech trade school preferred.
• Qualifications: Minimum two years formal training or four years of progressively responsible, on-scene experience in fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic, life support, and mechanical systems, including high pressure gas/liquid power and control equipment.
• Able to interpret complex mechanical and hydraulic schematics and drawings.
• Experience using piping system test sets, flow/pressure meters, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
• Proficient in the use of common hand and power-driven tools (drills, grinders, drill presses, cut saws, etc.).
• Proficient in hydraulic system operation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting (formal hydraulic system training is a plus).
• Experienced in using fluid and gas test equipment.
• Fork-lift, overhead crane, and rigging experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision under various conditions.
• A current valid U.S. passport is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Deep Submergence Systems – Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) and/or Diving and Manned Hyperbaric Systems – Scope of Certification.
• Experience troubleshooting to the component level.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1330 and/or MIL-STD-1622 cleaning and testing standards.
• Certified Oxygen Clean Worker (or equivalent certification).
• Knowledge of shipboard and subsea systems (e.g., Diving, ROVs, AUVs) is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $28 - 39/Hour
• Benefits: May include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability coverage, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.