Subsea Technician

Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. | Full time

Houston, United States | Posted on 04/02/2026

Under direct supervision, the individual is responsible for delivering site service operations for subsea equipment in compliance with design and operating procedures and customer requirements. This individual specializes in the assembly of subsea products and performs mechanical assembly operations, often to close tolerances, working from written and verbal instructions. Uses hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices and reviews job requirements and coordinates equipment for assigned jobs.

• Perform assembly of existing and newly developed subsea products to meet Trendsetter and Client requirements.
• Preparation of layout for assembly operations.
• Perform assembly and/or testing of all subsea-related systems.
• Assist/perform FAT and SIT testing on subsea equipment.
• Maintain shop equipment and tools in good condition.
• Promote safety awareness and complies with all applicable safety procedures and regulations.
• Undergo and maintain all training requirements.
• Operation of Trendsetter Engineering or customer equipment if necessary.
• Promote teamwork and take an active part in meeting customers service requirements.
• Make general equipment repairs as needed for TEI shop equipment.
• Inspect parts for damage and record traceability on work orders.
• Responsible for proper documentation of work performed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Undergo extensive safety training.
• Shows initiative and willingness to solve problems.
• Ability to exhibit advanced knowledge of all hand/power tools used in TEI facility.
• Ability to exhibit advanced knowledge of structural bolted connections.
• Ability to show advanced knowledge of reading DWG’s and schematics.
• Ability to perform pneumatic torque operations.
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulics equipment and fittings
• Ability to operate all TEI equipment, man lift, air compressor, generator, small and large forklift.
• Ability to operate overhead crane and/or jib crane properly.
• Strong knowledge of rigging techniques
• Ability to load/unload all equipment in and out of the TEI facility.
• Ability to use TEI router system.
• Ability to use professionalism when working with other departments or customers.
• Undergo company HSE policies and procedures training.
• Share knowledge & best practice across the company.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Evaluate and interpret data during and after service activity
• Travel to and assist in service activities for onshore production or service work.
• Inspect parts for damage and record traceability on work orders.
• Construct and assemble and test subsea tooling and equipment per specified procedures and quality requirements.
• Responsible for proper documentation of each step-in procedure performed
• Interact with Engineering on any assembly and/or test procedure when changes are required.
• Can interact with 3rd party inspectors and customers relating to their products.
• All other duties as assigned.

• At least 2-3 years of experience in oil and gas field involving assembly and test of oilfield or similar products.
• Strong practical knowledge of hydraulic systems to 15,000 psi operating pressure including: assembly, pressure testing and recording, hydraulic flow, instrument tube and pipe fitting, systems operation, troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings including manufacturing, general arrangement, and hydraulic flow drawings.
• Strong mechanical knowledge including threads and thread forms, limits and fits, measuring units and conversions, basic math and mechanics, and properties of materials.
• Intermediate knowledge of subsea systems and equipment and an appreciation of related subsea equipment (i.e., trees, chokes, templates, and manifolds).
• Strong ability to take direction, and efficiently complete tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to demonstrate practical and written knowledge of competencies.
• Must be able to operate an overhead crane and/or jib cranes safely.