Workshop Helper

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, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The primary role of the Shop Helper is to perform onshore pre-job, maintenance, and post-job tasks on all SSR and client owned equipment. No offshore activities will be performed in this role.

ESSENTIAL

• Assist all technicians as required in the Workshop/yard.
• Perform pre-job, maintenance and post-job on all equipment used on projects.
• Chip, Grind and Paint equipment.
• Load, unload, and move equipment as required.
• Assist with the disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and testing of equipment.
• Troubleshoot, identify, repair, or replace defective parts.
• Attend training sessions and maintain credentials as needed.
• Pressure wash, clean, and put away all equipment that is used on the jobs.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area. Ensure shop and yard are cleaned up, tools and equipment are put away, trash cans are emptied, etc.
• Work in a team environment in the shop and yard.
• Assist crane operator in loading and unloading of all equipment, maintaining general inventories and upkeep of spares kits.
• Other duties as required.

REQUIRED

• Familiarity with of computer basics, Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.

DESIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Experience in an industrial and shop environment.
• Technical school education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of department’s policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered SHOP/OUTDOORS WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Primarily outdoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Humidity is frequently above 90%.
• Noise is over 85 decibels.
• Light is intense/glare.
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable.
• Constant exposure to dust.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

FREQUENT

• Lift 25-50 pounds.
• Wear PPE for head, hands.
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
• Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated.
• Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

CONSTANT

• Lift 10-20 pounds.
• Standing and walking.
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.

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 factors

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application.