Mechanical Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our team based in Houma, Louisiana.

In this role you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance and testing of mechanical equipment.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Preparing and inspection testing equipment for hire, ensuring the kit is fully functional, complete, accurately documented, photographed, and professionally presented

• Ensure that equipment is stored correctly and safely

• Operating vehicles and equipment as necessary for diagnostic /delivery purposes

• Follow written and verbal instructions, including manufacturers' service specifications

• Rebuilding hydraulic and pneumatic tools

• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment

• Diagnosing, rebuilding and repairing equipment to manufacturer standards

• Create parts order list for repairs

• Off-hiring and testing equipment returning from hire as per workshop procedures

• Documenting any missing/damaged equipment

• Delivering parts and equipment to customers when necessary

• Providing on call support on rotation

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualification in Mechanical/Hydraulics or other similar technical discipline and/or equivalent industry experience

• Track record of experience in a Mechanical role undertaking repair, maintenance and testing of mechanical equipment, preferably in a subsea environment.

• You can reads and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance/service

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Some offshore experience preferred

Personal Qualities:

• You have a professional attitude, good time management and organizational skills to reprioritise in order to meet deadlines
• You are keen to take on additional responsibility and lend a hand when needed
• You are willing to work offshore and or dockside as and when needed, for example to operate or service equipment on behalf of a client

Who we are:

Established in 1985, Ashtead Technology is a leading provider of subsea equipment rental solutions, advanced underwater technologies, and support services to the global offshore energy sector. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in enabling customers to understand the subsea environment and manage offshore energy production infrastructure, including offshore wind farms and oil and gas platforms. Our offering spans the entire lifecycle of these infrastructures, with over 85% of our equipment fungible across both markets.

Headquartered in the UK, Ashtead Technology operates globally with over 600 staff and more than 30,000 assets, making us one of the largest independent rental fleets in the industry. We continue to invest in equipment and have a strong in-house engineering capability to provide the most technologically advanced solutions. Our growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, culminated in a successful IPO in 2021, with shares now trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.