Houma, LA, USA
715 days ago
Electronics Technician- Dredging

About Us:  

  

Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions – Construction, Dredging and Marine Services – which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., McNally International, Inc. and North American Aggregates.   

  

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.   

  

  

Job Description:

Assist the Technical Department to configure and maintain electronic systems on new marine vessel

construction projects and our existing fleet of equipment

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

·         Service and maintain existing electrical and electronic equipment

·         Install electronic equipment for new marine construction

·         Assist engineering with troubleshooting and new installations

·         Assist electricians with various repairs and builds

·         Serve as a technical resource to engineering, technical support, and field operations personnel

·         Research technical information needed to evaluate system performance and application across

Fleet

·         Maintain system documentation

·         Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting

·         Other duties as assigned by management

 

Qualifications:

·         Strong aptitude in computers and electronics. IT background a plus

·         Strong analytical abilities to research and evaluate new and existing equipment, operations, and processes

·         Ability to learn new skills as needed by the technical department

·         Effective communications skills

·         Capable of thriving in a fast paced, multiple concurrent project environment

·         Ability to organize workload for timely accomplishment of work

·         Responsive to equipment run-time and productivity needs

·         Ability to travel to near-shore jobsites

·         Travel (primarily domestic) and perform field service

·         Self-driven, honest, energetic, productive, precise, professional, and has a positive attitude

·          Wireless Communication Links

·         Camera Systems

·         Wiring/Cable Management

·         Industrial Sensors

·         Cell/Satellite Systems cell booster system- third party

·         Familiarity with programming languages (electrical eng/mechanical eng degree)

·         Networking - Industrial networks and communication protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, etc.)

·         Computer Hardware and Software

 

 

Certification/Licenses:

·         Clean driving record

 

 

 Competitive Compensation and Benefits package offered: 

Medical + Vision and Dental Life Insurance & AD&D Short Term Disability 401(k)/Roth Accrued Vacation time starting at 10 days per year

 

 

Additional Duties:  

  

This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., and its subsidiaries, with or without notice.   

   

  

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

  

Weeks Marine, Inc. and all its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.      

  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.   

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

  

Core Values 

 

At Weeks Marine we live and work by a set of Core Values that we all share that can be summed up by the word PACT:  

  

 

·         Passionate: We are energetic and enthusiastic about our work. We strive to provide the best solutions to support our clients  

·         Accountable: We own what we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards  

·         Collaborative: Teamwork is fundamental. Everyone in our organization contributes to our success  

·         Thoughtful:  We are attentive and respectful. We are considerate of our colleagues, partners, clients, and communities  

  

Learn more at www.weeksmarine.com. Connect with Weeks Marine on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.   

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