Equipment Technician/Operator

IT International Telecom Inc. is a privately owned subsea network integrator that designs, installs, and maintains subsea telecommunications cable systems. IT is an ISO-certified company, with locations in Barbados, Montreal, and Halifax and marine operations on the east and west coasts of North America. IT is led by an entrepreneurial management team and is recognized as a leader in its field and uses modern and advanced information systems.

Reporting to the Direction of Facilities or Offshore Manager, the Equipment Technician/Operator ensures the maintenance, testing, and operational readiness of IT International Telecom's equipment. This role directly supports shore-end cable installation and subsea burial operations. It requires a hands-on technician with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electro-mechanical troubleshooting capabilities who can work independently in both depot and offshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and Technical Support

- Perform maintenance: Execute routine, preventative, corrective, and condition-based maintenance on the Shore-End Burial Tool and subsea assets.
- System upkeep: Inspect and repair hydraulic power units, structural frames, water jetting/fluid delivery systems, and electrical control panels.
- Pre/post-deployment checks: Inspect equipment before and after deployment to resolve deficiencies before field release.
- Asset protection: Monitor equipment condition to prevent failures, operational delays, or damage to subsea cables.
- Compliance: Maintain all tools according to manufacturer recommendations and company technical documentation.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

- Fault diagnosis: Troubleshoot complex issues across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
- Blueprint reading:



Interpret hydraulic schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, and technical blueprints.
- Root-cause resolution: Implement permanent corrective actions rather than temporary repairs.
- Testing & calibration: Perform pressure, functional, and electrical testing to ensure assets operate within approved parameters.
- Technical escalation: Identify recurring failures and collaborate with engineering or third-party vendors for design upgrades.

Mobilization & Vessel Integration

- Transport prep: Secure, protect, and preserve equipment for mobilization on company and third-party vessels.
- Vessel integration: Assist with lifting, rigging, and connecting hydraulic power packs, umbilicals, and electrical supplies.
- Commissioning: Conduct function and acceptance testing prior to operational deployment.
- Logistics planning: Ensure all necessary tools, spares, consumables, and project documentation are onboard before departure.

Offshore and Field Operations

- Field operations: Provide live technical support and operate equipment during offshore installation and burial deployments.
- Parameter monitoring: Track hydraulic pressures, flow rates, temperatures, electrical loads, and system alarms during operations.
- Emergency repairs: Perform fault-finding and emergency fixes under challenging marine and environmental conditions.
- Demobilization: Clean, inspect, and preserve equipment post-deployment,



specifically addressing seawater and sediment exposure.
- Chain of command: Work under the direction of the Offshore Manager while maintaining clear technical responsibilities.

Inventory & Reliability

- Data logging: Maintain accurate equipment histories, inspection logs, and service reports.
- Supply management: Monitor the service life of critical wear parts and identify required spare parts and consumables.
- Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, inspected, preserved, and stored following field operations, particularly after exposure to seawater, sediment, and marine environments.

Requirements and Qualifications

- Education: Technical diploma, trade certification, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical discipline (mechanical, electrical, etc.).
- Experience: Proven track record maintaining and repairing industrial or marine equipment.
- Technical skills: Practical knowledge of AC/DC systems, PLCs, variable-frequency drives, and hydraulic circuits.
- Schematics: Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical drawings.
- Soft skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, independent decision-making, and clear written/verbal technical communication
- International travel required on a regular basis, valid passport required.

How do I become part of the team?

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Location:

- Halifax, NS (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Equipment Technician / Operator (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 IT International Telecom Canada
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality