Equipment Operator LLC (#584)

Houston, Texas, United States

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….     

People.    

Planet.     

Product

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world. 

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role:

Location: Offshore/Houston, Texas

Hours: Variable based on set contract

As an Equipment Operator, your role will involve predominantly offshore work patterns, and be responsible for operating Motive equipment in a safe, competent and professional manner, ensuring effective communication is maintained between various stakeholders, including but not limited to, the Client, Third Parties and internal Motive departments. 

The range of Equipment packages you would be responsible for, will consist of, Tensioners (4-track & 2-track), Reel Drive Systems, Drum Winches, Spoolers for wire changes and Hydraulic Power Units (Electrical & Diesel).

As part of our US team who are based out of Houston, you will also ensure products are operated efficiently, within the allocated scope of works and equipment operational limits.  They will ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant HSEQ guidelines.

About the team:

As a key member of our Motive LLC team, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our equipment. Your contributions will support project success by maintaining high performance standards, following safety protocols, and keeping operations running smoothly. With a focus on reliability and attention to detail, you’ll be part of a team that works closely to deliver quality results and dependable service for our clients.

And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.

Responsibilities:

People

• Adopting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.

Planet

• Adhere to and promote Motive's sustainability initiatives, contributing to Net Zero objectives
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s business management system.

Product

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of equipment and machinery owned and operated within the Motive Group, with ability to operate, repair and maintain equipment items. 
• Be familiar with and conduct operational checks on Motive equipment prior to use to ensure successful and safe product deployment / recovery. 
• Demonstrate full knowledge of and adherence to Motive equipment operating procedures that are relevant to all modes of operation of the equipment in the field. 
• Assist and support other Electrical / Mechanical Technicians and Operations Supervisors as required in all aspects of equipment operation and project execution. 
• Assist and support other Electrical / Mechanical Technicians as required in all aspects of equipment maintenance and repairs during project and maintenance periods.  
• Support in executing equipment testing, including Load/Pull Tests, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Integration Test (SITs). 
• Attend project briefings & de-briefings, including but not limited to, Client inductions and Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments (HIRA’s).  
• Participate in internal and external training courses where identified and ensure validity of any role/industry required certification. 
• Perform inventory stocktake of equipment on arrival at worksite, communicating any anomalies and or damage to the Client, Motive Supervisor (on site).  
• Work in the workshop on occasion to support mobilisation/demobilisation and/or maintenance of equipment. 
• Complete required onsite paperwork such as post installation checks & maintenance records and Daily Client Service Record (DCSR). 
• Demobilise equipment at the worksite and prepare for shipping, completing any necessary cargo manifests
• Adherence to Client safe working practices and quality assurance systems.

Required skills / knowledge:

• Technical engineering qualification, time served mechanical or hydraulic technician
• Experience operating machinery in accordance with above tasks. 
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Ability to prioritise

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues who are not only based in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work together closely, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world, playing your part in everyone’s success.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together because we are one team, one Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you'll get:

• 28 Vacation Days
• In addition, you also get paid time off for the following 6 holidays:
  • New Years Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
• Health Insurance upon start date
• 401K Pension savings plan upon start date
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you. 

You can apply by sending us a Resume with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

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