Winch Support Technician

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📍 Aberdeen, United KingdomFull time

About this role

To provide Technical and Operational support for Subsea Robotics, Intervention, Workover Controls, surface support equipment, etc on a worldwide basis.

  • Provide offshore assistance for installation and interfacing of all Subsea Robotics equipment including ROV Systems, Subsea Tooling, Workover Control Systems, Tensioner and Reel systems.

  • Provide offshore assistance for complex troubleshooting and repairs.

  • Provide offshore and onshore assistance for Subsea Robotics system upgrades.

  • Provide offshore technical support for critical and high profile jobs.

  • Assist installations group with System Installations and winch drum change outs.

  • Assist in rebuilding and maintaining good client relations.

  • Assist in training offshore personnel.

  • Assist shop and yard personnel with troubleshooting questions for all equipment.

  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) when requested.

  • Assist SCM with queries that involve technical information. Also assist SCM personnel with identifying obsolete parts that no longer need to be stocked in our warehouses and how to best recycle those parts into more current stocked items if possible.

  • Assist software groups (Austin, Lafayette, etc) with research, suggestions for improvements, and streamlining deployment of new software releases.

  • Test new potential equipment from vendors: communicate, track equipment, test results, and notify suppliers of improvements or issues with their product. 

  • Create documents and flow charts to assist offshore crews as well onshore repair and maintenance technicians.

  • Maintain sharefile library of troubleshooting and technical support documentation.

  • Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.

  • Related industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Relevant experience and or training in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Willingess to travel offshore and on-site as required  (up to 30% of the time)

Physical Activity/Requirements 

Candidates will be required to stand; walk; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Candidate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.  Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing all ranges. 

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

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This Winch Support Technician role at Oceaneering is based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Winch Support Technician position at Oceaneering was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Winch Support Technician
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