Offshore Mechanic Lead​/Operator

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• Provide daily oversight for Gulf Crane Services' field and shop service activities; monitors the functionality of equipment and machinery.
• Perform crane field service.
• Act as a company representative with customers in the field.
• Assist in training offshore mechanic helpers.
• Report to service coordinator.

• Oversees the installation and Operation of equipment at field locations.
• Ensures all customer requirements for equipment are met.
• Ensures records and logs of all maintenance activities are kept.
• Develop beneficial relationships with clients.
• Supervises all mechanic helpers in field, make sure projects are being done correctly and in a timely manner.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair cranes
• Repair winches, valves, engines, and hydraulic components.
• Manage and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
• Complete all paperwork thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Understand and comply with operating and technical procedures and workplace instructions.
• Understand and comply with all safety and environmental requirements.
• Perform any other duties as required or assigned by the service coordinator within the physical constraints of the job.

• High School graduate, hold GED certificate, or industry related experience.

• Physical Requirements of the Job:
• Language - Must be able to write and speak English
• Climbing - multiple flights of stairs throughout the day
• Drug and Alcohol Screen - GCS has a "Zero Tolerance" program
• Tuberculosis Testing – Some company’s may require TB screening
• Pulling - your own weight along a vertical ladder or horizontal plain

• Lifting - Able to lift 50 lbs. and more with a helper or mechanical assistance
• Dexterity - Job will entail good manual dexterity of fingers with small and large parts
• Grip Strength - Will need to hold your own body weight for a 10-second proficiency exam on a swing rope from boat to platform (Simulated)

• H2s – Could be assigned to work in H2s environments
• Noise - outdoor environment, very loud ear plugs required
• Swimming - must know how and could be exposed to sea life
• Heights (Acrophobia) - Able to fly and work at heights to 200’
• High Heat Environments – will work in outdoors, direct sunlight
• Service Vessel Travel - 1-18 hours by boat to other offshore facilities
• Environment - Must be able to work offshore for extended periods of time, wet, hot, working at heights
• Air Travel 1-4 hours by helicopter to offshore facilities longer for deep water platforms
• Confined Spaces - (Claustrophobia) enclosed areas e.g. quarters, pedestals, barges, boats
• Weather - High winds, rain, lightning, rough seas, cold temperatures, high humidity, direct sunlight, dehydration caution
• Hours of operation - must be able to work when required for extended periods of time, weekends
• Transfers –From vessel to platforms and reverse
• Hydration - summer months drink plenty of liquids throughout the day e.g. 4oz every 15 minutes
• Hitch Work – Strenuous work 12 hour days 7 - 14 days straight and possible extended periods
• PPE - don long sleeved FR clothing, harness & lanyard, steel-toed boots, hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, sun screen recommended and sometimes a personal floatation device or work vest and tools. (This will increase body heat and overall weight)
• Teamwork – responsible for seeing and owning safety hazards, unsafe acts, writing stop cards
• Safety Initiatives - follow policies, protocols, guidelines to support company safety initiatives

• Business Ethics
• H2s (As needed)
• Dropped Objects
• OSHA Offshore Exam
• Marine Trash & Debris (as needed)
• Various OSHA Movies
• Fire Watch (As needed)
• ISNetworld Access Card
• Confined Space (As needed)
• Fall Protection & Fall Rescue
• Safeland/Safegulf or Rig Pass
• Exxon Mobil TB Training (As Needed)
• Global Harmonization Systems (GHS)
• Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET)
• Gas Detector & Calibration (As needed)
• Gulf Coast Safety Basic Plus (As needed)
• Operator Specific Safety Training (As needed)

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• Consumer Services