Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Subsea Controls Technician III
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTrendsetter Engineering, Inc. designs, builds, maintains, and operates Multiplexed Electro-Hydraulic (MUX) Controls Systems for subsea equipment. The Subsea Controls Technician III is responsible for building, installing, and testing controls systems, ensuring compliance with design and quality requirements, and performing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assembly operations.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Melisa Ventura
Responsibilities
Independently completes the build, Installation and testing of subsea controls and equipment per specified procedures and quality requirements
Verifies and installs the correct software and firmware installations, configuration of software for deployment or specific project applications
Perform and lead the mobilization and de-mobilization process for the controls systems
Work independently and with engineers to design and build custom hydraulic and electrical setups for testing
Independently operates both TEI or customer equipment as required
Independently perform FAT’s (Factory Acceptance Tests), EFAT’s (Extended Factory Acceptance Tests), and SIT’s (System Integration Tests) as required
Exhibits highly advanced critical thinking skills in troubleshooting / diagnosing problems found with testing controls equipment
Operates and troubleshoots the controls HMI independently
Independently conduct testing on modems, digital and analog controls boards
Preparation of layout for assembly operations
Maintain equipment and tools in good condition
Promote safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations
Undergo and maintain all training requirements
Operation of Trendsetter Engineering or customer equipment if necessary
Perform light shop fabrication work
Evaluate and interpret data during and after service activity
Promote teamwork and take an active part in meeting customers' service requirements
Make general equipment repair decisions as needed for TEI controls equipment
Travel to and perform service activities for onshore/offshore electrical work
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Can interact with 3rd party inspectors and customers relating to their products
Advanced knowledge of all hand/power tools used in TEI controls facility
Advanced knowledge of structural bolted connections
Advanced knowledge of reading DWG’s and schematics
Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems, and testing equipment up to 20,000 PSI
Ability to operate all TEI equipment, man lift, air compressor, generator, small and large forklift
Ability to operate overhead crane and/or jib crane properly
Ability to use professionalism when working with other departments or customers
Advanced understanding of company HSE policies and procedures training
Share knowledge & best practice across the company
Ability to mentor other technicians during assembly/testing operations
Demonstrated ability to self-start planning and execution of work
Ability to exhibit/adapt to changing situations with positive attitude, integrity, patience
Ability to lead safety program for designated work areas
Ability to generate reports for shop management and accurately adhere to schedule
Ability to coach, direct, and keep technicians working safely and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to perform advanced troubleshooting of equipment and direct techs on repair
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Periodic offshore deployment is required to global destinations
5+ years' experience as a controls technician or an electronics technician
Provide daily teaching and mentoring of other subsea controls technicians
Must possess a highly advanced knowledge and application of hand tools
Must be highly advanced in the application of AC and DC electrical circuits and electrical theory
Have a highly advanced understanding of electrical risks and ESD awareness
Must be certified or have previously completed IPC J-STD-001 (soldering) and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (wiring harnesses)
Must possess a highly advanced knowledge of communication protocols (RS232, RS485, MODBUS, TCP/IP, CANbus) and 4-20mA devices and digital transducers
Must possess a highly advanced knowledge of EFLs and subsea wet mate/dry mate connectors
Must be highly advanced in operating hydraulic assemblies, HPUs, pressure testing and knowledge of fittings and controls fluid cleanliness
Must be able to monitor controls fluid cleanliness with an APC or microscope
Must possess a highly advanced level of computer literacy
Highly advanced in reading and understanding one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, electrical schematics, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic schematics and piping/instrumentation diagrams
Understanding of API 17F and API 17G
Understanding of NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111
Possess or obtain a valid US passport is required
The ability to obtain travel visas to global destinations is required
Company
Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.
Trendsetter is a global provider of specialized subsea solutions to the oil and gas industry's toughest challenges.
201-500 employees
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