General Production and Maintenance Technician

About the role

XOCEAN is looking for a hands‑on General Production and Maintenance Technician to support the build, upkeep and continuous improvement of its Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) fleet. You will work on‑site in Rathcor, ensuring that mechanical systems and equipment are safe, reliable and meet quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and corrective maintenance in technical centres and temporary workspaces.
• Install and fit out mechanical systems such as diesel generators, marine pumps and thrusters on USVs.
• Perform mechanical servicing, including diesel generator overhauls and thruster checks.
• Manufacture test equipment, jigs and fixtures required for vessel testing.
• Design and implement retrofit improvements to existing USVs.
• Execute minor GRP, composite, resin, gelcoat and structural repairs on hulls.
• Support research and development projects for new USV technologies.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Required profile

• Previous marine or offshore experience.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to travel internationally without restriction.
• Valid right to work in Ireland.

Required skills

• Diesel generator installation and maintenance.
• Marine pump and thruster servicing.
• GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) and composite repair techniques.
• Resin and gelcoat application.
• Structural hull repair.
• Fabrication of test equipment, jigs and fixtures.
• Retrofit design and implementation.