Job Description

Overview

Subsea7 is a global leader in offshore projects and services for the energy industry, focusing on lower-carbon oil and gas and renewable energy. They are seeking a skilled Hydraulic/Mechanical Technician to join their Offshore Delivery workshop in Houston, TX, to work on subsea equipment in a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs of subsea tooling and equipment.
  • Execute routine service tasks in accordance with established plans and schedules.
  • Identify, source, and manage spare parts to support maintenance activities.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and logs using maintenance software.
  • Conduct equipment service, technical diagnosis, troubleshooting, commissioning, and testing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional workshop teams to support integrated operations.
  • Participate in planned maintenance programs for hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
  • Provide timely technical updates for SAP equipment tracking.
  • Uphold and promote a safe working environment.
  • Communicate job progress and any issues to the Team Lead.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of advanced hands-on experience in the operations and maintenance of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
  • Understanding of hydraulic theory and ability to interpret hydraulic schematics.
  • Equipment technical diagnosis and troubleshooting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general PC literacy.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a flexible and proactive approach.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Ability to conduct technical failure investigations and complete reporting accurately.

Additional Information

  • This is a shore-based position located in Houston, TX.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

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 75 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 321 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 179 different employers. 80 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 498 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.

Subsea7 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 Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). 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 Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Houston, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Hydraulic/Mechanical Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.