Liferaft Apprentice

Vacancy Title : Apprentice Service Technician (Liferaft)

Vacancy Location: Pasadena, Houston, US

Engagement Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Your Company

Survitec are the world's largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Your New Role

Survitec Group Houston is looking for a detail-oriented, good communicator with technical background to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for assisting liferaft service technicians' activities within their designated service station and to ensure safety, reliability and technical excellence.

What You Can Expect from the Role

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Assist technicians in the service, repair, and maintenance of liferaft service equipment
• Coordinate with the supervisor and others to complete projects/ work orders efficiently
• Attend on the job training and other training opportunities.
• Delivery of liferaft equipment to various locations
• Obtain and maintain certifications required of the position within guidelines
• Follow all safety and precautionary measures while operating equipment
• Responsible for communicating technical deficiencies or improvement notices, and assisting management with follow up, and corrective actions, as needed

The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have

Essential Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

• 1-2 years prior technical, mechanical or assembly experience
• Computer Literate (Ms Office)

• Marine industry background is desirable

Why You Should Work for Us

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
• Health, Dental, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Cover
• Retirement Benefit
• Bi-weekly Pay Date
• 10 fully paid statutory holidays
• Up to 80-160 hrs annual leave (Depending on length of service)

How to Apply

If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via [email protected].

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know.