Deep Water Mechanic
Company: PDI Solutions
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Qualifications  Safety Awareness Work Ethic Technical Skill
Customer Focus Open Communication Implementing Vision and Values
Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Operates, tests, maintains,
repairs and maintains all required data on all safety shutdown
systems and devices in accordance with BSEE regulations and
approved facility permit safe chart. This includes such devices as
control valves, actuators, sensors, pilots, pressures, and
temperature or level controllers. In addition, mustmaintain
facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment,
emergency supplies, survival capsules, navigational aids, and alarm
systems in accordance with BSEE and USCG regulations. Operation and
maintenance of all rotating equipment such as compressors,
generators, platform cranes, pumps, winches, etc. in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations. Monitor control panels,
shutdown devices, liquid levels, flow rates, temperatures, etc. to
keep them within the designed operating range. Inspect,
troubleshoot and repair platform mechanical equipment according to
applicable company requirements and OEM specifications. This
includes, but is not limited to, reciprocating compressors, gas and
diesel engines and generators and pumps. Repair and replace seals
and properly align shafts in various types of pumps including, but
not limited to, centrifugal, water, chemical or crude oil pumps;
submersible pumps and injection pumps. Check and set mechanical
clearances to comply with OEM specified tolerances using dial test
indicators, feeler gauge micrometers, calipers, strain gauges,
deflection gauge, etc. Perform all preventative maintenance in
accordance with applicable company procedures. Record all
maintained data in proper logs or maintenance records. Monitor
operating parameters on equipment; make adjustments, report unusual
conditions to platform supervisor.
Communicate?daily?status/production?reports Additional duties per
Supervisor Education and Experience  3 Years of Deepwater
Experience Should be familiar with Subsea Equipment Organization
skills to maintain platform Excellent Interpersonal Communications
skills in a team environment Safety-minded Crane Certification
preferred STCW Training Proficient computer skills 2 years'
experience offshore and/or land Natural Gas Compressors Some
turbine experience is necessary Strong Troubleshooting skills is a
must Strong Knowledge of Engine Systems and Engine Controls is a
must Knowledge and experience with pumps and diesel engines are
needed Physical Requirements  Written Assessment Drug & Alcohol
Test Physical, Agility, and Respirator Fit Test Skills  Ability to
service, maintain, and test engine shutdown systems Ability to do a
complete in frame overhaul and to do complete rebuilds is a plus
Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical manuals
Ability to travel by helicopter or boat Why PDI? PDI offers
competitive wages, sustainable health benefits, 401K company match,
and opportunities for employee development.
Keywords: PDI Solutions, Lafayette , Deep Water Mechanic, Engineering , Lafayette, Louisiana
