Technical Assistant II

Technical Assistant II
Location: Covington, LA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 months
Schedule: 4/10 compressed workweek (40 hours/week)
Travel: Occasional travel to offshore production facilities may be required
Rate: $23 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Assistant II to provide technical, planning, and administrative support for offshore operations. This role requires a highly organized professional who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain training, personnel, and vacation schedules.
• Update organizational charts, contact lists, and operational records.
• Process invoices and support expense tracking activities.
• Provide user support and training for business applications, including SAP and other operational systems.
• Procure office and operational supplies as required.
• Assist with timekeeping and administrative reporting processes.
• Schedule maintenance activities and coordinate work order management.
• Support meeting planning, coordination, and documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support operational requirements.
• Provide backup support and additional administrative or technical assistance as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations, maintenance, or offshore-related environments.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of SAP and other business systems.
• Strong organizational, planning, and record-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules when business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in offshore operations support, planning, or scheduling roles.
• Familiarity with maintenance scheduling and work order management processes.
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Smartbox, Helipass, or similar operational platforms.
• Basic analytical experience, including tracking operational expenditures or metrics.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic operational environment.
• Proven ability to manage changing priorities and deliver timely results.
• Willingness to complete required safety and operational training.
• Ability to travel occasionally to offshore facilities when required.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.