Electrical Technician

Oceaneering is hiring an Electrical Technician in San Diego, CA, to support the US Navy's submarine rescue mission. Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of submarine rescue systems and equipment. The role requires travel within the US and abroad. The technician will ensure systems meet safety and operational standards, adhering to company policies and technical requirements.
Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

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.

Position Summary

Oceaneering International Inc. Oceaneering Technologies (OII-OTECH) supports the US Navy’s submarine rescue mission through the Submarine Rescue Operations and Maintenance Contract (SROMC). Oceaneering partners with the Navy’s Undersea Rescue Command (URC) to provide 24/7 world-wide submarine rescue capability to US, allied and other foreign navy requests to assist disabled submarines (DISSUB) or submersible intervention and rescue. OII-OTECH is seeking an Electrical Technician who will execute electrical/electronic maintenance and repair work on all submarine rescue assets and supporting equipment. The Electrical Technician will perform scheduled and corrective maintenance, integration, testing, field installation, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems. Work primarily occurs at URC in San Diego and will require travel to various locations in the US, at sea and abroad.

Essential

Duties And Responsibilities
• Provide sound and seasoned technical judgement that follows company policies and procedures in meeting SROMC obligations.
• Conduct electrical and electronic maintenance and operation of all USN submarine rescue systems and support equipment (SRDRS, ROV, SILOS, LWMS). Maintain rescue teams and systems in the highest state of readiness in order to meet Fleet requirements.
• Works within and supports a safety culture that is in compliance with Oceaneering’s Life Safety Rules and HSE program.
• Working knowledge of applicable technical requirements from NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P9290 (Systems Certification Procedures and Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems), NAVSEA SS521-AA-MAN-010 (U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric System Safety Certification Manual), and American Bureau of Shipping rules.
• Be able to document maintenance and operational activities in accordance with applicable procedures to sustain certification of submarine rescue system equipment.
• Resolve technical, procedural, and schedule issues.
• Formulate methods and processes which will increase safety, efficiency and readiness.
• Soldering, electrical assembly, power/comm cable testing, fiber optics termination and troubleshooting.
• Some light mechanical assembly associated with submarine rescue systems and supporting equipment, including ROV electronic enclosures and diesel generators.
• Use electrical meters, high voltage meggers, fiber optic sources and power meters, and similar test equipment.
• Travel and at-sea watch standing will be required.

Additional
• Desirable for candidate to be familiar with the operation and use of oscilloscopes, electrical and optical time domain reflectometers (TDRs), logic and frequency analyzers, spectrum analyzers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical associate degree or tech trade school preferred.
• Minimum two years formal electronics training or four years of progressively responsible, on-scene experience in electrical/electronic assembly.
• Able to interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Above average skills in soldering and electrical assembly.
• Electrical/electronic assembly/inspection and/or soldering certificate (IPC-WHMA-620, IPC J-STD, etc.) desired, or equivalent skill in lieu of certificate.
• Experience with cable assembly/wire harness assembly.
• Experience with fiber optic cable assembly, troubleshooting and repair.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with minimum supervision under a variety of conditions.
• A current valid U.S. passport is required.
• Must be able to obtain security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED
• Experience with PWB/PCB assembly including thru-hole and surface mount is considered a plus.
• Experience with Deep Submergence Systems – Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) is considered a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting to the component level is preferred.
• Knowledge of shipboard wiring and/or subsea systems (ROVs/AUVs) is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

How To Apply

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. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.