Rescue Service Technician

About the Role

Rescue Service Technician
Singapore
Permanent position

Who we are:
JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.
Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

About the role:
Working onboard which involves the operating, servicing and maintenance of Submersible Rescue Vehicle.
The Rescue Service Technician will execute maintenance tasks as delegated by the SRV Supervisor then manage and report progress. The Technician will also operate the vehicle when out in operation and training.
May be deployed across other business streams/product lines as required and reporting to respective Project Manager.

The SRV Technician oversees the hydraulic and mechanical system of the Submarine Rescue Vehicle. The role is also responsible for the operations and maintenance of the SRV using an extensive range of engineering and operational skills/methodology. He/she needs to demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
The SRV Technician will work through tasks for specific product line scope in the form of job cards.
Tasks include cleaning, disassembly, servicing, greasing, assembly, and function testing, of mechanical and electrical systems on SRV. This includes fault finding, progress and defects will be expected using an extensive range of engineering and operational skills/methodology.

Your key responsibilities will also include:

Whilst onshore:

• Be available to report for duty punctually on board the mothership at Changi Naval Base in accordance with the local sailing notice to deploy the JFS-Submarine Rescue System planned exercise deployment for actual operations.
• Supervise and conduct the planned maintenance and defective technical activities for the SRV systems in accordance with approved OEM manuals, plans, and procedures and in compliance with statutory and class society certification requirements.
• Manage the availability of the SRV, and associated systems for normal and emergency deployment. Keep up to date a technical library of publications, manuals, procedures, and drawings as appropriate.
• Assist the Rescue Service Supervisor with the planned maintenance and defect rectification activities for the SRV and associated system. Also to develop, regularly review, and maintain risk assessments and safety-related documentation of the system.

Whilst offshore:

• To lead, manage and rectify any defects on the SRV and associated system while offshore.
• To be train as SRV Operator and performing Pre and Post Dive Checks on the SRV and associate system.
• The safe and efficient operation of the SRV system in accordance with the standard and Emergency Operations Procedures.
• To assist and support another role as directed by SRV Supervisor/Operations Manager.

Any other task as reasonably requested by the SRV Supervisor

What do you need?

• A background in the armed forces with a role relating to engineering or maintenance would be an advantage.
• Recognised technical qualification such as diploma relevant subject.
• Able to demonstrate wealth of experience in mechanical/electrical system maintenance, operations and troubleshooting.
• Experience in pneumatic/hydraulic/marine disciplines
• Medically fit to be deployed and work onboard a ship which will involve working in small spaces and lifting and moving equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with good leadership skills.
• Demonstrate the willingness to participate in the Company’s Quality Management. system and undertake auditor training and functions across the Company.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and as a Disability Confident employer we are committed to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

JFD is proud to be part of James Fisher and Sons plc, who has partnered with the Career Transition Partnership, the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.