Position: USV Field Service Technician (Electrical)

Qualification: Qualified Electrician

Location: Travel within Ireland, Europe and the UK is essential (Shore based)

About XOCEAN

XOCEAN is an ocean data company – we collect data for clients ranging from mapping the seabed to monitoring the environment. However, we do this differently, instead of using conventional crewed survey ships, we have developed a marine robotic system known as an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).

Overview

Responsible for electrical maintenance of all USV electronic components and equipment during operations. This role will also provide key support for mobilising USVs including road transport and launch/recovery at project locations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical maintenance on USVs to an excellent standard onsite.
• Maintenance and fault finding of electrical and mechanical systems onsite.
• Compliance with execution and promotion of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment standards during all aspects of daily tasks.
• Participate/Lead in daily Toolbox talks.
• Installation and troubleshooting of survey sensors.
• Mobilisation of USVs for projects including road transport and launch/recovery at project locations.
• Boarding support vessels to monitor USV movements near shore and in congested harbour areas.
• Planning and mobilisation of USVs for projects including road transport and launch at project locations.
• Provide local, on the ground, assessment of conditions and circumstances to aid project decisions.
• Monitoring site tooling and consumables levels.
• Implement, maintain, manage and update all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.
• Maintaining high levels of organisation and cleanliness whilst carrying out maintenance tasks.
• Conducting general mechanical maintenance of USV’s.
• Being responsible for training other team members to the required standards, including coaching and mentoring of others.