Electronics Engineering Technologist / Technician
BH-303171
Posted: 07/05/2025
- Competitive
- United States Texas Houston
- Permanent
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Oil & Gas
Our client, a Subsea Services company, are currently recruiting an Electronics Engineering Technologist / Technician on a Permanent basis in Houston.
Purpose of the Job:
Due to continued growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineering Technologist/Technician to join our Houston team. The successful candidate will report to the Technical Supervisor and will be responsible for ensuring our equipment fleet is maintained to a high standard of quality and ready for deployment.
In addition to working in the Houston workshop, at times this role will require work away from the base supporting vessel mobilisations and offshore assignments on client vessels.
The ideal applicant will have previous experience in electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices with offshore survey experience using geophysical, subsea positioning, or ROV equipment.
The applicant will need to demonstrate a confident “can do” attitude in a fast-paced environment and must be a team player. The applicant will need to be an excellent communicator and offer exceptional attention to detail and quality.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Preparing and testing equipment prior to rental and post hire including visual inspection, function testing, and carrying out repairs as required.
2. Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists
3. Documenting necessary equipment repairs returned post hire in the form of technical reports
4. Perform technical support duties.
5. Other general warehouse duties as required.
6. Post-Secondary education in Electrical or Electronic engineering or relevant industry experience.
7. Offshore experience in surveying, ROV, or positioning equipment is preferred.
8. Excellent computer literacy including hardware knowledge, exposure to networking, Windows operating system, and experience with common Microsoft Office applications.
9. Excellent attention to detail and quality.
10. Experience with basic electronic working practices such as soldering, making network or data cables and troubleshooting to component level on PCBs.
11. Experience with electronic test equipment such as muti meters, insulation tester, pat tester and oscilloscopes.
12. Knowledge of data communication protocols such as RS232, UDP/TCP and RS485 would be advisable.
13. Adhere to all STR policies and procedures.
14. To carry out other duties as required.
Relationships:
Survey Team in Houston and across the global sites
Job Knowledge and Experience:
• Experience with Hydraulic systems, specifically ROV tooling would be considered an asset.
• Experience with tasks such as measuring voltage, testing for insulation and continuity.
• Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.
Personal Skills / Competencies
• Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.
• High standard of HSE in the workplace.
• Ability to work as a team taking directions and leading others as required.
• Ability to work independently and confidently when representing the company at client premises.
• Have a flexible approach to working.
• Willingness to undertake independent learning relating to job role.
• Required to be medically fit to obtain offshore certifications.
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.
Purpose of the Job:
Due to continued growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronics Engineering Technologist/Technician to join our Houston team. The successful candidate will report to the Technical Supervisor and will be responsible for ensuring our equipment fleet is maintained to a high standard of quality and ready for deployment.
In addition to working in the Houston workshop, at times this role will require work away from the base supporting vessel mobilisations and offshore assignments on client vessels.
The ideal applicant will have previous experience in electronic engineering principles, techniques and practices with offshore survey experience using geophysical, subsea positioning, or ROV equipment.
The applicant will need to demonstrate a confident “can do” attitude in a fast-paced environment and must be a team player. The applicant will need to be an excellent communicator and offer exceptional attention to detail and quality.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Preparing and testing equipment prior to rental and post hire including visual inspection, function testing, and carrying out repairs as required.
2. Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists
3. Documenting necessary equipment repairs returned post hire in the form of technical reports
4. Perform technical support duties.
5. Other general warehouse duties as required.
6. Post-Secondary education in Electrical or Electronic engineering or relevant industry experience.
7. Offshore experience in surveying, ROV, or positioning equipment is preferred.
8. Excellent computer literacy including hardware knowledge, exposure to networking, Windows operating system, and experience with common Microsoft Office applications.
9. Excellent attention to detail and quality.
10. Experience with basic electronic working practices such as soldering, making network or data cables and troubleshooting to component level on PCBs.
11. Experience with electronic test equipment such as muti meters, insulation tester, pat tester and oscilloscopes.
12. Knowledge of data communication protocols such as RS232, UDP/TCP and RS485 would be advisable.
13. Adhere to all STR policies and procedures.
14. To carry out other duties as required.
Relationships:
Survey Team in Houston and across the global sites
Job Knowledge and Experience:
• Experience with Hydraulic systems, specifically ROV tooling would be considered an asset.
• Experience with tasks such as measuring voltage, testing for insulation and continuity.
• Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.
Personal Skills / Competencies
• Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.
• High standard of HSE in the workplace.
• Ability to work as a team taking directions and leading others as required.
• Ability to work independently and confidently when representing the company at client premises.
• Have a flexible approach to working.
• Willingness to undertake independent learning relating to job role.
• Required to be medically fit to obtain offshore certifications.
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.