Lead Technician - Hydraulic
The Lead Technician will assemble, test, and maintain subsea production control systems and hydraulic equipment while supervising offshore crews. They are responsible for troubleshooting design discrepancies, performing fluid analysis, and ensuring all safety and quality protocols are strictly followed.
- On-site
- Houston, BC
- Posted Sep 3, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Read, understand, and interpret schematics, P&IDs, sketches, and written instructions to assemble parts or products as well as operations of equipment. Assembles, tests, and operations of subsea production control system, drilling control HPUs, IWOCS, LARS Operations, Test HPU’s, Chemical Injection Units, subsea distribution hardware according to company, customer and industry specifications. Ensures that safety is of the utmost priority when operating, assembling and testing equipment. Participates in Deepsea Technologies Safety and Quality observation programs. Ensure that quality process and procedures are followed. Performs maintenance and operations of rental equipment both onshore and offshore. Supervises technician crew working offsite when required. Performs fluid analysis on various types of control fluids and / or chemicals. Troubleshoots problems, identifies and communicates design discrepancies. Identifies and suggests design improvements. Completes required documentation, including but not limited to: daily progress reports, service tickets, test reports, failed test reports and Non-Conformance Reports. Liaise with clients as required during operation, service, manufacturing process, testing and trials. Prepares test procedures and operations / maintenance manuals in accordance with customer and industry standards and specifications Domestic and international travel required. Must have a valid passport. Requirements Education and Experience: 10+ years experience in hydraulic topside and subsea controls systems Minimum of 2 years in a lead role supervising offshore service technicians. High school diploma or GED; technical/vocational electrical training or related experience. High level of expertise in assembly and testing of Hydraulic Power and Control units, subsea distribution equipment and drilling control systems. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & BOMs, P&IDs; wiring diagrams and all written engineering procedures; Offshore safety and certification required. Ability to use a computer and Windows Office software Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills and ability to work harmoniously on multifunction teams; Ability to balance customer demands against company constraints; Impeccable reputation and high ethical standards; Self-motivated and willing to take initiative with limited direction. Strong understanding of hydraulic operations and componentry Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes Physical Demands: Physical requirements are those typically found in an office, manufacturing shop and offshore environment. Must be able to pass an Offshore fit for duty physical Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses and other PPE as required to work in a manufacturing and offshore environment. Additional PPE may be required at certain offshore and international locations Location and Work Environment: This position is based in Houston – Texas – USA Offshore work locations are global.
What you’ll do
The Lead Technician will assemble, test, and maintain subsea production control systems and hydraulic equipment while supervising offshore crews. They are responsible for troubleshooting design discrepancies, performing fluid analysis, and ensuring all safety and quality protocols are strictly followed.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in hydraulic topside and subsea control systems, including at least 2 years in a lead supervisory role. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and a valid passport for international travel.
Listed skills
- Technical DocumentationPreferred
- Forklift operationPreferred
- TroubleshootingPreferred
- Team LeadershipPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Hydraulic systems
- Subsea controls
- Schematic interpretation
- Equipment assembly
- Equipment testing
- Troubleshooting
- Fluid analysis
- Technical documentation
- Team leadership
- Offshore operations
- P&ID interpretation
- Drilling control systems
- Forklift operation
- Overhead crane operation
- Windows Office
- Industry Standards
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
- Self-Motivation
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Communication
- Control Systems
- Engineering Drawings
- Manufacturing Processes
- Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Proactivity
- Test Design
- Wiring Diagram
- Progress Reporting
Job areas
- Engineering
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
- Hydraulic Technician
- Chemical Operator
- Chemical Processing Plant Controllers
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 10+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
