Hydraulic Technician

Covington, Louisiana

Gulf Crane Services
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HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN


PRIMARY FUNCTION:


• Provide daily oversight for hydraulic shop service activities.


• Monitors the functionality of equipment and machinery.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


• Oversees the installation, refurbishment and operation of equipment at facility locations.


• Ensures all customer requirements for equipment are met.


• Ensures records and logs of all maintenance activities are kept.


• Make sure the shop stays clean and projects are being done correctly and in a timely manner.


• Any other tasks as directed by shop supervisor or management.


QUALIFICATIONS:


• High School graduate, hold GED certificate, or industry related experience.


SAFETY REQUIREMENTS


• Disclaimer: Some shop workers are not trained for offshore work at the time of their initial hire. Additional training would be required if that worker would be requested to work offshore.


Physical Requirements:


• Climbing - off and on throughout the day


• Language - Must be able to write and speak English


• Drug and Alcohol Screen - GCS has a "Zero Tolerance" program


• Pulling - your own weight along a vertical ladder or horizontal plain


• Lifting - Able to lift 50 lbs. and more with a helper or mechanical assistance


• Dexterity - Job will entail good manual dexterity of fingers with small and large parts


Additional Job Requirements for Safety:


• Weather - wind, rain, lightning, hot/cold temperatures


• High Heat - will work inside/outdoors, high humidity, direct sunlight, dehydration caution


• Noise - very loud at times, sand blasting, welding gouging, ear plugs required at times


• Confined Spaces - (Claustrophobia) enclosed areas such as pedestals


• Environment - wet, hot, working at heights


• Hours of operation - must be able to work when required for extended periods of time, weekends


• PPE - harness & lanyard, steel-toed boots, hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, sun screen


• Hydration - summer months must drink plenty of liquids e.g. 4oz every 15 minutes


• Heightened Awareness - overhead hoists in use, forklifts, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, semi- trucks, cars, roadway crossings, cranes, aerial lifts, sand blasting, trip hazards, grinding, sharp & heavy objects, overhead power and communication lines, snakes, spiders, painting, ladders, etc.


• Teamwork - responsible for seeing and owning safety hazards, unsafe acts, writing stop cards


• Safety Initiatives - follow policies, protocols, guidelines to support company safety initiatives


Date Posted: 17 April 2024
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