Offshore Technician, Communications

Location: Rotational offshore schedule based around Portland, Oregon; candidates outside the Portland area may be accommodated, with a preference for the Pacific Northwest. International travel and relocation to Portland may be required.

Salary: $100,000–$140,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit renewable energy and ocean technology company developing ocean-based energy systems and offshore infrastructure.

What you will do

• Support deployment, recovery, operation, maintenance, and repair of a North Pacific pilot fleet.
• Operate and maintain offshore communications hardware and software, including radio, satellite communications, and networking systems.
• Cross-train across mechanical, hydraulic, and deck operations disciplines.
• Train team members on communications hardware, software, and theory.
• Work with engineering to commission and test new offshore equipment and improve operational methods.
• Travel internationally to train crews on newly developed offshore operations.

Requirements

• Experience working offshore for extended periods.
• Hands-on experience operating and repairing communications equipment in a marine, offshore, military, or comparable remote-field environment.
• Ability to lead training and participate in interdisciplinary training.
• Ability to spend up to 50% of the year offshore and travel 300+ miles offshore.
• Active TWIC or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, seven days per week while on hitch, and maintain a strong safety culture.

Nice to have

• Basic AC and DC electrical theory.
• Exposure to mechanical and hydraulic industrial equipment.
• Experience fabricating and commissioning industrial equipment.
• Experience working with engineering teams and maintaining PLC systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, high-stakes offshore environment with flexibility for weather, vessel availability, and mission timelines.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Company-paid gold-level PPO health insurance for full-time employees, partners, and dependents.
• Company-paid dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Access to 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA accounts.
• Relocation assistance to Portland, plus company equity.