Apprentice Service Technician

Vacancy Title: Apprentice Service Technician

Vacancy Location: Houston, Texas

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Your New Role

In this role, you will work closely with qualified technicians to install, maintain, and repair Survitec safety products. Your primary responsibility will be to support the execution of standard servicing procedures while adhering to Survitec's commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You Can Expect from the Role

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Assist qualified technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Survitec safety equipment on the vessels.
• Support the implementation of process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Aid in testing new products or processes under supervision.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and develop diagnostic skills.
• Adhere to Survitec policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a safety-first culture by identifying and mitigating risks.

The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have

Essential Criteria:

• Accountability and commitment to meeting customer needs.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences
• Timely decision-making aligned with organizational goals.
• Efficient planning and prioritization to meet objectives.
• Consistent achievement of results under varying circumstances.

Desirable

• Technical background
• Experience with lifesaving equipment (fire extinguishers, breathing apparatus, etc.)

Why You Should Work for Us

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
• Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Cover
• Retirement Benefit
• Bi-weekly Pay Date
• 10 fully paid statutory holidays
• Up to 80-160 hrs annual leave (Depending on length of service)

Your Company

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

How to Apply

If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via recruitment@survitecgroup.com.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.