Offshore Marine Technician – Fire and Gas

Hutco•Harvey, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Offshore Marine Technician – Fire and Gas installs, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs fire detection, gas detection, alarm, suppression-interface, and related life safety systems on offshore facilities and marine vessels. The technician ensures systems operate reliably and comply with applicable US Coast Guard (USCG), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), NFPA, manufacturer, customer, and regulatory requirements. The role involves offshore work and travel for extended periods, including nights, weekends, and emergency callouts as required. The technician works with customers, operations personnel, and other trades, follows offshore and electrical safety requirements, and completes service documentation accurately and on time. Work may take place in offshore, marine, industrial, and commercial environments, including at heights and in confined spaces.

Requirements

At least 5 years of offshore experience servicing fire detection, gas detection, alarm, or related safety systems.
Demonstrated experience with fixed-point combustible and toxic gas detectors, flame detectors, fire alarm control panels, notification appliances, and system interfaces.
Working knowledge of 4–20 mA circuits, relays, addressable loops, industrial communications, low-voltage wiring, and basic control logic.
Valid driver's license from state of residence, valid proof of vehicle insurance, reliable transportation, and a clean driving record.
OPITO-approved THUET with CA-EBS and current SafeGulf certification.
Current Louisiana State Fire Marshal endorsements in Fire Alarm and Fixed Fire Suppression, or ability to obtain them.
Current TWIC card and valid passport, or ability to obtain each.
Strong electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of fire and gas system principles, applicable codes, hazardous-area practices, and basic offshore safety standards, with ability to learn customer-specific requirements.
Ability to safely and accurately use multimeters, loop calibrators, gas calibration equipment, detector test tools, and other diagnostic instruments.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, follow written procedures, and produce clear, complete service documentation.
Effective customer service, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team while exercising sound judgment.
Strong problem-solving, time-management, work ethic, and integrity.
Ability to work in unusual or difficult positions, including on ladders, scaffolds, and lift equipment.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and tablet- or phone-based inspection and service applications.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to handle tools, wiring, detectors, and test equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, fall-protection equipment, and specialty test equipment.
Ability to work in conditions that may include noise, dust, vibration, heat, low light, weather, and uneven surfaces; work at heights and in confined spaces while wearing required PPE and respiratory protection when applicable.
Ability to distinguish alarms, indicator states, labels, wiring, and instrument readings and communicate effectively in active work environments.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturer certifications for fire and gas equipment.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, calibrate, function-test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fixed fire and gas detection systems, including smoke, heat, flame, combustible gas, toxic gas, and oxygen detectors.
Verify alarm, shutdown, notification, ventilation, suppression-release, and other cause-and-effect functions in accordance with approved procedures and site requirements.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, cause-and-effect matrices, equipment manuals, and assignment scopes of work.
Use calibrated test equipment and manufacturer software to diagnose faults, adjust devices, confirm signal integrity, and document test results.
Complete service reports, inspection records, calibration certificates, deficiency documentation, and required database uploads accurately and on time.
Identify system deficiencies, communicate repair recommendations, and coordinate work with customers, operations personnel, and other trades while maintaining customer relations.
Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, gas-testing, electrical safety, and offshore safety requirements.
Travel and work offshore for extended periods, including nights, weekends, and emergency callouts as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including pay advancement opportunities for industry certifications and continuing education.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement plans.
Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Paid time off.
Company-provided training, tools, and equipment.
$150 annual boot allowance for employees required to wear safety boots.
Career advancement potential within a growing company.