Technical Writing Supervisor jobs in Lafayette, LA

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Provide onshore Technical and Operational support within the worldwide Survey Services fleet.

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ALL OCEANEERING DIVISIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES TO INCLUDE

* Survey Services (CNAV, S&P and GEO).
* Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV).
* Advanced Technologies (AdTech).
* Sales & Commercial.
* Products and Services.
* Installations.
* Training & Competency.
* Supply Chain Management (SCM).

PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS VIA PHONE, EMAIL, OFFICE, OR ONSHORE SITE VISITS WITHIN THE 24/7 SUPPORT FRAMEWORK.

* Provide dedicated technical support for critical and high-profile jobs.
* Assist fleet with installation and interface of survey equipment.
* Assist fleet and shop personnel with complex troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades of survey equipment.
* Assist in building and maintaining good client relations.
* Assist in training field personnel.
* Assist in Manufacturing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT).
* Assist in internal and external technical queries regarding equipment or services.
* Provide feedback and assist in development of in-house training.
* Provide feedback and assist in development of new technologies and processes to improve fleet efficiency.
* Trend Non-Productive time and assist in developing equipment and process improvement plans to increase fleet reliability.
* Perform feasibility and integrations testing for new equipment and technologies.
* Create technical procedures and flow charts to assist the fleet in performing complex tasks.
* Maintain library of technical and supporting documentation.

REQUIRED

* High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
* Minimum of five (5) years' experience and / or training in marine survey or hydrography; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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DESIRED

* Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

* Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair.
* Basic knowledge of acoustic sensor theory, configuration, and operation.
* Intermediate knowledge of office applications, general computing, serial communications, and networking.
* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
* Ability to solve basic or complex problems through a systematic process.
* Proactively identifies and pursues tasks to maintain or improve fleet efficiency without direct supervision.
* Ability to manage projects independently or as a team while respecting others and contributing to the group.
* Desire for continuous learning and ability to share knowledge with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered ONSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.

* Shiftwork up to 12 hours per day.
* Both indoors and outdoors.
* Day or night, as well as over or near water.
* Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
* Occasionally the humidity is above 90% and noise is over 85 decibels.
* Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks, airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
* Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

* Lift 20-50 pounds.
* Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
* Identify color differences.
* Wear PPE for skin protection.

FREQUENT

* Lift 10-25 pounds.
* Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects.
* Twist body sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.
* Operate a motor vehicle.

CONSTANT

* Lift up to 10 pounds.
* Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors