About this role

The Mechanical Technician will perform scheduled and corrective maintenance, integration, testing, field installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical, life support, and hydraulic equipment and systems. Work primarily occurs at URC in San Diego and will require travel to various locations in the US, at sea and abroad.

- Minimum two years formal training or four years of progressively responsible, on-scene experience in fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic, life support and mechanical systems, and small valve maintenance., including high pressure gas/liquid power and control equipment (pumps, valves, etc.).
- Able to interpret complex mechanical and hydraulic schematics and drawings.
- Skills in use of piping system test sets, flow/pressure meters, and NDT.
- Proficient in the use of common hand and power-driven tools including drills, grinders, drill presses, cut saws, etc.
- Proficient in hydraulic system operation/repair/maintenance and troubleshooting. Some formal hydraulic system training preferred. Proficient in the use of fluid and gas test equipment.
- Fork-lift, overhead crane, and rigging experience.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work with minimum supervision under a variety of conditions.
- A current valid U.S. passport is required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Requires the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

DESIRED

- Experience with Deep Submergence Systems – Scope of Certification (DSS-SOC) and/or Diving and Manned Hyperbaric Systems – Scope of Certification is considered a plus.
- Experience troubleshooting to the component level is preferred.
- Experience with MIL-STD-1330 and/or MIL-STD-1622 cleaning and testing standards
- Certified Oxygen Clean Worker or equivalent
- Knowledge of shipboard and subsea systems (Diving/ROVs/AUVs) is preferred.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

The hourly pay range for this position is $31.92 - $45.00