Marine Technician

Marine Technician

Marine Technician

RPS North America | Metocean

MetOcean Science & Technology

Missouri City, TX

Full-Time

RPS North America provides engineering, environmental, and scientific advice across the US and Canada. We offer a comprehensive range of consulting services and technology solutions to support our clients in all sectors of the economy. We serve as the North American platform of RPS Group, one of the world's preeminent consultancies.

Description:

The Marine Technician will work with specialized marine and oceanographic instrumentation systems in onshore, costal, and offshore work sites, including on-board ships, small vessels, and offshore platforms. Individual contributor role with no day-to-day supervisory responsibility but may be designated lead on projects and duties as required. Motivated individuals with strong work ethic and technical ability will have opportunity to advance into leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Position Specific:

• Testing, setup, installation, retrieval, and maintenance of oceanographic instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshooting sensors, serial and network communications, data loggers and software, and DC power systems.
• Performing maintenance on sensors and deployment systems in a shop environment including painting, mechanical assembly, and repairs.
• Maintaining documentation on instruments, performing checklists, preparing trip plans and field reports.
• Performing installation and maintenance offshore on ships or platforms, often requiring helicopter travel to/from site.
• Domestic and International travel required for trips averaging 3-5 days but can be up to 4 weeks for larger projects.
• Perform duties either autonomously or in a team environment with strong communication skills.
• Maintain professional interaction with clients, site staff, and subcontractors while offshore.
• Ensure all work duties are performed in conformance with company HSE and Quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• A.S, B.S. or technical degree in marine science, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in instrumentation troubleshooting, other field technician roles, or similar military experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical skills to aid in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Experience interacting with and troubleshooting sensor systems with software and electronic testing equipment.
• Mechanical ability and use of hand/power tools for maintaining and repairing equipment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings to verify installations and aid in troubleshooting electronics.

Safety:

All RPS employees have a responsibility to behave in a manner, which ensures that their actions, or omissions, do not adversely affect the environment or health, safety and wellbeing of themselves, colleagues, contractors, or members of the public.

All Employees are responsible for:

• Meeting all responsibilities as outlined in the RPS HSE policy and management systems
• Participating in any training and safety initiatives implemented by RPS
• Complying comply with all reasonable safety directives, and work instructions
• Stopping work if it is not safe to continue
• Reporting immediately any incident or potential hazard to their supervisor.

People:

• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge appropriate for the position
• Adapts to the team and builds team spirit
• Listens, consults others, and communicates proactively
• Shares expertise and knowledge with others and demonstrates flexibility
• Shows appropriate initiative and adaptability
• Delegates work appropriately and fairly

Minimum Professional Qualifications/Skills:

• Domestic and international work in offshore, coastal, and inland marine environments is required
• Technical school training and High School graduate preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and without supervision, and within a team environment

Work Schedule:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Maintain a valid drivers' license.
• Proof of COVID vaccination as required for offshore travel.
• Hold or able to obtain certifications for offshore work including fit for duty medical examination, helicopter egress, TWIC card, fall protection, and other HSE related training.

Work Schedule:

• General work schedule could be 40% offshore; 60% onshore and could deploy offshore with little notice.
• Must be willing to work in a marine environment including offshore rigs, supply vessels, research vessels and helicopter travel to and from offshore facilities.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude preferred. Not looking for an engineer just mechanical/electrical common sense.
• Heavy lifting will be required and a 'fit for duty' physical will be required for this role.
• Technically proficient on most computer systems and applications.

What RPS Offers in Return:

• RPS is an industry leader, and we pride ourselves on our ability to attract and retain exceptional talent by treating our employees well. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer:
• Offshore Away Time pay for billable travel.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage for employees and families, with no waiting period and generous contributions to monthly premiums.
• 401(k) Plan, with a dollar-for-dollar Company match of employee contributions, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Share Purchase Plan, which enables employees to purchase shares via payroll deductions at 85% of market value, with the Company matching employees' shares 1:1
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care costs 
• Performance-based bonus program
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies in addition to company-wide paid holidays.

Working at RPS:

RPS is a dedicated team of talented scientific and technical individuals working together to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions to meet their evolving needs. Our global footprint enables us to work with a variety of government and private client through diverse projects.

RPS North America provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. RPS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and requirements governing non-discrimination in every location in which we operate.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company's future.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviors every day. Our behaviors define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

'Stronger Together'is one of our five core behaviors and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognize the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'

Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs, resumes, or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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