Job Description

Unique Group is currently seeking to hire Load Test Technicians! If selected, the Water Weights Technician will specialize in load testing, will provide customer support to clients by providing a range of bags designed to test everything from cranes to flight deck elevators and from bridges to lifeboats, providing a solution for virtually every load testing challenge. Pay will be based on experience.

Why Work For Us

Flexibility
Stable company- We have been in business for 30 years!
Family oriented
Collaborative thinking
Autonomy
Cultural inclusiveness
Comfortable work environment
Medical, Dental, Vision

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

Must have high school diploma or GED
1-year minimum experience in troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and servicing technical equipment.
Warehouse experience
Must be self-motivated, proactive and have high attention to details and comprehension
Must have ability to apply concepts of basic algebra/geometry
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organization, communication skills
Must have valid driver license

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to stand, bend, sit, use hands to handle, grasp, pull, reach with hands and arms, climb and maneuver while balancing and carrying objects for extended periods of time
Must be able to travel up to 60% annually
Exposed to working on dockside and offshore marine sites
Must work in various weather conditions

Job Duties

Provide great service and customer support during field visits
Produce timely and detailed service reports and document processes
Must maintain and practice safety culture by following all QHSE procedures
Follow all company’s filed procedures and protocols
Responsible for verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of material
Responsible for inventory control
Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations/briefing
Operate lifting equipment; hand trucks and forklift machinery after passing certified training
Apply and supply loads on cranes, handle various rigging duties
Assists with customer quoting, coordinating schedules, and vendor transactions
Other duties as assigned by management

Division/Department: Buoyancy and Ballast Reports to: Project Manager

Company Description

Unique Group began as a small team with a big vision in a garage in the United Arab Emirates in 1993. Over the past 30 years, we’ve grown into a global organization with more than 18 locations worldwide, driven by the dedication of our 650+ employees and a relentless commitment to innovation. Our journey has led to the establishment of strong engineering capabilities and global manufacturing facilities in South Africa, the UK, and the UAE, where we produce advanced engineering solutions like saturation and air dive systems, as well as mission equipment such as Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS), PLET Handling Systems, and much more.

Why Work Here?

Flexibility Stable company- We have been in business for 30 years! Family oriented. Unique Group began as a small team with a big vision in a garage in the United Arab Emirates in 1993. Over the past 30 years, we’ve grown into a global organization with more than 18 locations worldwide, driven by the dedication of our 650+ employees and a relentless commitment to innovation. Our journey has led to the establishment of strong engineering capabilities and global manufacturing facilities in South Africa, the UK, and the UAE, where we produce advanced engineering solutions like saturation and air dive systems, as well as mission equipment such as Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS), PLET Handling Systems, and much more. Please forward your CV to ariel.arrington@uniquegroup.com, with malika.riley@uniquegroup.com copied.

About Unique Group

A spirit of exploration. An endless curiosity about our seas and oceans. And an ambition to support your subsea and offshore endeavors. These remain the defining principles behind the Unique Group success story.

From A Local Vision To A Global Presence

What began as a small team with a big vision in a garage in the United Arab Emirates in 1993 has grown into a global organization with more than 18 locations across the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), and the Asia Pacific region including Singapore and Australia. Driven by our values of being Curious, Conscious, and Committed, we support clients and partners on offshore projects anywhere in the world, ensuring consistent service, expertise, and availability.

Today, Unique Group stands as a one stop solutions provider for offshore and subsea engineering, technology, and project support. We combine strong in-house capabilities with a global network of strategic partnerships and leading industry brands, giving our customers access to a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, systems, and services across the full lifecycle of their marine operations.

Engineering Capability Powered by Global Manufacturing

Our manufacturing facilities in the UAE, South Africa, and the UK deliver advanced offshore systems including diving life-support, mission equipment, mechanical solutions, and other critical technologies that support construction, intervention, maintenance, and deep-water operations. Alongside engineering excellence, our technology platforms, digital tools, and autonomous systems contribute to the future of safer, more efficient marine environments.

Guided by our Deep Imagination philosophy, we provide bespoke solutions, consultancy services, and a wide range of equipment for both sale and rental across seven divisions: Unmanned Surface Vessels, Survey Equipment, Seaflex Buoyancy + Water Weights®, Diving + Life Support, Lifting + Mooring, Mechanical Solutions, and Bespoke Engineering.

Our in-house R&D team works directly with customers to solve operational challenges, develop new solutions, and contribute to emerging areas such as environmental technology, digital marine applications, and ocean exploration research. Their work fuels continuous innovation and ensures we remain at the forefront of offshore capability.

Built for Evolving Offshore and Marine Challenges

As the needs of the subsea, offshore, renewables, maritime, and energy sectors evolve, so do we. Wherever our clients operate, our global teams are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and future-ready solutions that enhance performance and efficiency on every project, in every region.

Load Test Technician &#8211; Houston