Tooling Technician

About the role

Join the Ashtead Technology workshop team in Houston and play a key role in ensuring ROV tooling equipment is fully prepared for offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, repairing, and preparing ROV tooling equipment for deployment.
• Commissioning new tooling systems and carrying out functional testing to ensure operational readiness.
• Preparing equipment for mobilisation, ensuring all tooling is correctly labelled, complete, calibrated, and packaged for transport.
• Maintaining accurate work orders, commercial invoice records, and technical documentation within NetSuite.
• Contributing to the design, development, and continuous improvement of ROV tooling solutions, documentation, and testing procedures.
• Diagnosing equipment faults, raising fault reports, and providing technical support to customers when required.
• Supporting mobilisations, site interface testing, and occasional offshore activities.
• Managing spare parts, consumables, and stock while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and HSEQ compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a technician role involving the repair, maintenance, integration, and testing of ROV tooling equipment, ideally within the subsea industry.
• Strong knowledge of ROV tooling, including torque tools, valve packs, cutters, LAOTs, and IHPUs.
• Qualification in a mechanical or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with electrical systems, fault-finding, and interpreting hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Able to hold and maintain the required offshore certifications.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality technical support.

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a qualification in a mechanical or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in ROV tooling and associated equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Ashtead Technology offers a dynamic and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued, and your ideas welcomed. The opportunity to make meaningful impact by empowering employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and drive business success. Guidance & support from experienced leaders committed to your success and professional development. A positive and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect among team members.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate the demands of the role.