Job Information
Weeks Marine Electronics Technician (Craftsman) - Houma, LA in Houma, Louisiana
Requisition ID: 161866
Position Summary
Assist the Technical Department to configure and maintain electronic systems on new marine vessel construction projects and our existing fleet of equipment.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Service and maintain existing electrical and electronic equipment.
Install electronic equipment for new marine construction.
Assist engineering with troubleshooting and new installations.
Assist electricians with various repairs and builds.
Serve as a technical resource to engineering, technical support, and field operations personnel.
Research technical information needed to evaluate system performance and application across fleet.
Maintain system documentation.
Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Capable of thriving in a fast paced, multiple concurrent project environment.
Ability to organize workload for timely accomplishment of work.
Responsive to equipment run-time and productivity needs.
Ability to travel to near-shore jobsites.
Travel (primarily domestic) and perform field service.
Self-driven, honest, energetic, productive, precise, professional, and has a positive attitude.
Clean driving record.
Strong aptitude in computers and electronics. IT background a plus.
Strong analytical abilities to research and evaluate new and existing equipment, operations, and processes.
Ability to learn new skills as needed by the technical department.
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.
Preferred areas of expertise:
Computer Hardware and Software
Wireless Communication Links primary
Camera Systems
Wiring/Cable Management
Industrial Sensors
Cell/Satellite Systems cell booster system- third party
Familiarity with programming languages (electrical eng/mechanical eng degree)
(Networking) Industrial networks and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, etc.)
Requirements
• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site,
so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor
weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across
construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background
check
• Must possess a valid Driver's license
• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (preferred)
• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.
• Performs other duties as required.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Weeks