What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at Ashtead Technology?
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.