Spartan Industrial & Marine, a Singer Industrial company, is seeking a mechanically skilled Offshore/Onshore Field Service Technician to support industrial and hydraulic hose operations throughout Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, and offshore markets. This position will be based in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, but most work will be performed at customer locations, including offshore platforms, drilling rigs, vessels, marine terminals, shipyards, industrial plants, and other onshore facilities.
The technician will travel to offshore and onshore customer sites to inspect, fabricate, crimp, install, test, repair, and replace hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies. This position may also assist with on-site field hydrostatic testing of hoses, piping systems, and related equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
The successful candidate must be a hands-on problem solver who can safely diagnose equipment issues, select the correct hose and fittings, operate testing equipment, and complete work in demanding environments with limited supervision.
This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, professional customer service, and the ability to respond to emergency service calls. Travel schedules may change with little notice, and assignments may require employees to remain away from home for multiple days.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Travel to offshore platforms, drilling rigs, vessels, marine facilities, shipyards, industrial plants, and other onshore and offshore customer locations.
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Fabricate and crimp hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies in the field using mobile and portable crimping equipment.
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Remove and replace worn, damaged, leaking, or failed hoses, fittings, adapters, couplings, and related components.
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Inspect hose assemblies for abrasion, corrosion, improper routing, excessive bending, deterioration, leakage, and other conditions that could lead to failure.
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Identify hose size, pressure rating, temperature requirements, media compatibility, end connections, and routing requirements.
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Measure, cut, clean, assemble, crimp, tag, and document hose assemblies according to company procedures, manufacturer specifications, and customer requirements.
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Troubleshoot hydraulic and industrial equipment to determine the source of hose, fitting, connection, or fluid-transfer problems.
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Perform on-site field hydrostatic testing of industrial hoses, hose assemblies, piping systems, and related components as assigned.
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Set up test areas, pumps, manifolds, gauges, hoses, fittings, barriers, and other equipment required for hydrostatic testing.
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Fill, vent, pressurize, hold, depressurize, and drain test systems in accordance with approved procedures and specified test pressures.
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Monitor pressure during testing, identify leaks or pressure loss, and immediately report abnormal or unsafe conditions.
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Verify that gauges and test instruments have current calibration status before use.
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Complete pressure-test records, inspection reports, test certificates, equipment logs, photographs, and other required documentation.
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Establish and maintain controlled test areas and ensure unauthorized personnel remain outside designated exclusion zones.
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Confirm systems are properly isolated, depressurized, and safe before connections are opened or equipment is removed.
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Perform visual inspections and quality checks as required by company procedures or customer specifications.
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Install hose restraints, protective sleeving, guards, clamps, fire sleeves, and other protective components as required.
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Maintain accurate service records, material usage, hose-registration information, customer signatures, photographs, and job documentation.
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Conduct pre-job planning, job safety analyses, toolbox talks, and stop-work reviews before beginning work.
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Comply with customer Safety and Environmental Management Systems, permit-to-work requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and facility-specific safety rules.
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Safely operate company vehicles, mobile service equipment, hand tools, power tools, hose saws, crimpers, hydrostatic test pumps, calibrated gauges, and material-handling equipment.
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Maintain assigned tools, testing equipment, inventory, service vehicles, and work areas in a clean and serviceable condition.
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Communicate clearly with customers, offshore supervisors, vessel crews, dispatch personnel, and internal operations teams.
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Recommend replacement assemblies, preventive-maintenance actions, and hose-management improvements to customers.
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Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency service requests after normal business hours.
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Support shop operations, inventory activities, special projects, and other field-service work when not assigned to a customer site.
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Exercise stop-work authority whenever an unsafe condition is identified.
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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At least two years of hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, industrial-maintenance, heavy-equipment, marine, oil-and-gas, millwright, automotive, diesel, or related experience.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to work with tools, machinery, fittings, mechanical connections, and pressurized systems.
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Ability to read tape measures, pressure ratings, hose laylines, fitting specifications, work orders, equipment manuals, test procedures, and basic technical drawings.
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Ability to identify common hose types, fittings, adapters, threads, flanges, and connection styles, or the ability to learn them quickly.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to follow written hydrostatic-testing procedures and understand the hazards associated with stored pressure.
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Ability to work independently in remote locations while following established procedures.
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Strong attention to detail, particularly when selecting components, setting test pressures, reading gauges, and completing service and testing documentation.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Professional customer-service skills and the ability to work cooperatively with customer representatives and site personnel.
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Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable under company insurance requirements.
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Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and customer-required screenings.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC.
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Ability to pass and maintain an offshore medical and physical-fitness clearance.
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Ability to travel extensively and report for assignments with limited notice.
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Ability to work on call, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
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Ability to remain offshore or away from home for multiple consecutive days.
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Ability to travel by crew boat, supply vessel, and other approved marine transportation.
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Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, wind, saltwater conditions, noise, and other demanding environments.
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Ability to supply basic personal hand tools if required by company policy; specialty hose-fabrication and testing equipment will be provided.
Offshore Credentials and Safety Training
The following are firm conditions of employment:
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Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential, or TWIC.
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Ability to pass and maintain an approved offshore medical and physical-fitness examination.
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Ability to complete all required drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and customer-specific access requirements.
The following current certifications are preferred. Company-sponsored training may be available for qualified candidates:
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IADC RigPass or an operator-approved equivalent offshore safety orientation.
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Offshore water-survival and sea-survival training appropriate to the assignment.
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H₂S awareness or H₂S safety training.
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First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
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Respirator medical clearance and fit testing when respiratory protection is required.
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Customer- and operator-specific SEMS, hazard-recognition, job-safety-analysis, permit-to-work, and site-orientation training.
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Fall protection.
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Confined-space awareness or entry training.
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Lockout/tagout training.
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Fire-watch training.
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Personnel-basket, swing-rope, gangway, or marine-transfer safety training when required.
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Any additional operator- or customer-specific offshore safety training.
Employment and continued offshore assignment are contingent upon successfully completing required training and maintaining all necessary credentials.
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous offshore oil-and-gas, marine, vessel, shipyard, drilling, production-platform, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial-plant experience.
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Previous experience fabricating or installing hydraulic or industrial hose assemblies.
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Experience performing hydrostatic or pressure testing in a shop or field environment.
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Experience operating hose crimpers, hose saws, hydrostatic test pumps, manifolds, calibrated pressure gauges, pressure-test equipment, hydraulic tools, or mobile service equipment.
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Knowledge of hydraulic systems, industrial fluid-transfer systems, piping systems, pumps, valves, compressors, drilling equipment, or production equipment.
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Familiarity with JIC, NPT, ORFS, SAE flange, British, metric, hammer-union, cam-and-groove, and other industrial connections.
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Experience with hose inspection, tagging, asset registration, preventive maintenance, or hose-management programs.
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Current TWIC, RigPass, offshore water-survival, H₂S, First Aid, or CPR credentials.
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Forklift, aerial-lift, fall-protection, confined-space, or related safety training.
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Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.
Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to:
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Frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grip, push, and pull.
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Regularly lift and carry hose, fittings, tools, testing equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical support.
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Climb stairs, ladders, gangways, and vertical access systems while wearing required personal protective equipment.
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Work at heights, over water, in restricted spaces, and around operating machinery.
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Maintain balance while working aboard vessels or offshore facilities subject to movement.
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Wear flame-resistant clothing, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, personal flotation devices, fall-protection equipment, and respiratory protection as required.
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Work extended shifts in hot, humid, wet, windy, noisy, dirty, and potentially corrosive saltwater environments.
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Meet all physical and medical requirements for offshore and marine transportation.
Work Schedule and Travel
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Home base is Spartan Industrial & Marine’s Belle Chasse, Louisiana location.
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Heavy travel throughout Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, and offshore Gulf of Mexico operations is required.
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Assignments may range from same-day onshore service calls to multi-day or extended offshore rotations.
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Normal operations may include a Monday-through-Friday schedule; however, actual hours will depend on customer needs and field activity.
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Overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts are expected.
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Employees must be able to mobilize quickly when emergency service is requested.
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Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility are essential functions of the position.
Benefits and Equipment
Benefits may include:
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Competitive hourly compensation.
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Overtime and offshore or travel-related pay, where applicable.
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Performance incentives or service-related bonuses.
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Company vehicle or transportation for approved assignments.
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Company phone or communication equipment.
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Uniform or flame-resistant clothing allowance.
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Retirement plan.
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Paid holidays and paid time off.
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Training and certification assistance.
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Company-provided specialty tools, crimping equipment, hydrostatic-testing equipment, calibrated gauges, and required personal protective equipment.
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Opportunities for advancement within Spartan Industrial & Marine and the broader Singer Industrial organization.
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