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Overview

Altrad Sparrows is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations, and maintenance services to the offshore energy, industrial, and renewables markets. The Dock Crane Mechanic will perform all aspects of crane service in the field and in the shop.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic cranes.
  • Repair winches, valves, engines and hydraulic components.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance program for offshore cranes.
  • Observe competitive activities.
  • Contribute to company image and reputation.
  • Manage and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
  • Maintain and follow driving guidelines for assigned company vehicle.
  • Identify all types of crane components.
  • Complete all paperwork thoroughly and in a timely fashion.
  • Comply with Sparrows Offshore’ Quality Policy and all requirements of the Quality System manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
  • Understand and comply with all Safety and Environmental requirements.
  • Perform all other duties as required by Supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or Equivalent
  • Understand basic operations of hydraulics.
  • Communication skills both oral and written.
  • Familiar with crane rigging procedures.
  • Good driving record.
  • Able to perform tasks independently.
  • Thorough knowledge of API2C and RP2D and 9A Specifications.
  • Must have own hand tools.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 93 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 344 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 195 different employers. 138 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 549 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Altrad Sparrows – Americas currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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