TITLE:   Stabilized Field Engineer
(Location) Lafayette, LA

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 18, 2010

DEPARTMENT:  Offshore Operations

REPORTS TO: 
*Offshore Area Manager

 

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

  • This technically competent engineer position involves the installation, maintenance; repair and support of stabilized (Seatel) and fixed TX-RX satellite systems in the offshore oil market.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for performing customer support activities, which involve the service, installation, and trouble­shooting/repair of stabilized satellite communications systems, Cisco VoIP telephony systems, Internet services, networking applications and two-way radio systems on land rigs, offshore rigs, offshore production platforms, and remote locations.
  • Must be well-organized person with the ability to work with minimal supervision - Must be available 24x7 when on call
  • Must be willing to travel overseas and have valid passport.
  • Up to 100% of time spent traveling or offshore when on call
  • Must be able to take Job ownership throughout completion which includes: Site Folders, Inventory Documentation, and Field Tickets

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • OIL & GAS FIELD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!
  • Seatel 9797 certification
  • Must have experience working with Seatel 4003/4006, 4996/6006, and 9797 TX-RX series antennas.
  • Experience with and interest in commercial-grade satellite communications systems and Cisco networking equipment
  • Minimum Associate Degree in related field or equivalent education in field work - Must be able to create and manipulate Microsoft Excel and Word Documents - Computer and IP networking skills
  • CCNA and MCP is a Plus
  • Must be customer focused and an effective communicator
  • Possess ability to climb towers up to one hundred fifty feet as required on land and offshore locations, and lift 75 lbs
  • Comply with all safety requirements implemented by employer, customers, facility owners or vendors involved in the employee's daily task, including but not limited to, PEC, H2S, Water Egress, Lock Out/Tag Out, First Aid/CPR, Lifting, Fall Protection, Climbing Techniques and etc.
  • Valid state driver license required; good driving record