Sr Tooling Technician Lea

Subsea7 • Houston, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Hydraulic Technician Team Lead for subsea equipment and tooling to join our dynamic team at our Offshore Delivery workshop located in Houston, TX. This is a shore-based position offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge equipment in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Mechanical/Hydraulic experience within the subsea industry is required.
• Must be capable of organizing, supervising, and motivating a team to deliver quality, fit-for-purpose equipment on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding and comprehensive working knowledge of equipment utilized in offshore operations.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard business applications.
• Ability to adapt to a varied workload, work flexibly, and perform effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure effective delivery of project and operational demands within budget.

Nice To Haves

• Desirable nationally recognized qualification or similar trade qualification in Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering.
• Desirable mechanical or hydraulic academic qualification.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of offshore compliance standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Mechanical Hydraulic Workshop team, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Provide reliable, fit-for-purpose subsea equipment and tooling to internal and external customers within agreed timelines.
• Conduct and oversee inspections, maintenance, repairs, and acceptance testing of subsea equipment to ensure compliance with operational, technical, and customer requirements.
• Execute planned maintenance activities in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Identify, source, and manage spare parts inventory to support maintenance activities and minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance reports, and service documentation using Workshop Request software and SAP.
• Ensure compliance with workshop processes, procedures, and management systems governing equipment servicing, repair, testing, and technical assurance.
• Coordinate workshop resources and priorities to support on-time, cost-effective equipment delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional workshop teams to support integrated operational objectives.
• Monitor equipment status, utilization, and availability, providing timely updates to the Workshop Manager, administration team, and key stakeholders.
• Maintain workshop facilities and work areas to a high standard, ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.
• Support budget management by monitoring departmental expenditures, equipment utilization, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Assist the Workshop Manager in reviewing and improving departmental processes, identifying efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and coordinate third-party contractor support requirements during peak workloads or planned absences.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, evaluating new products, technologies, and working methods that deliver operational, technical, or commercial benefits.
• Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of all workshop equipment and associated services.
• Maintain regular communication with internal customers regarding equipment readiness, status, and availability.

Benefits

• Career development – with access to a range of learning and development opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development
• Flexible working – lots of our people work flexibly in different ways. Whether it’s hybrid, part-time or flextime working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but let’s have a discussion to see how we can make it work.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave/adoption leave
• A generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Discounted health and wellbeing packages
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed