Vehicle Assembly & Service Technician – Tech Lead

Saildrone

. Lead Fleet Services operations across the assigned program or site, overseeing service execution from recovery through redeployment .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading technical field operations and managing service execution, with a strong focus on developing standard operating procedures and mentoring technicians. Proficient in equipment procurement and inventory management, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Technical IntegrationField EngineeringService ExecutionSOP DevelopmentEquipment Procurement

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Hard Skills

Technical ProficiencySystem TroubleshootingInventory ManagementOperational JudgmentPerformance Accountability

Soft Skills

MentorshipLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

FleetioSaildrone ExplorerSaildrone VoyagerSaildrone Surveyor

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Fleet ServicesService ExecutionTechnical Field OperationsSafety StandardsSite Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Fleet Services operations across the assigned program or site, overseeing service execution from recovery through redeployment
Plan fleet maintenance and resources with Fleet Management, maintaining long-term service calendars and coordinating recovery schedules, staffing, and equipment needs
Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standardize effective field practices across the organization
Supervise and develop technicians through technical guidance, training, mentorship, and quality oversight
Manage contractors and vendors, ensuring third-party work meets technical and safety requirements
Provide remote technical leadership to field teams, troubleshooting complex system failures and guiding resolution
Manage equipment, procurement, and inventory, authorizing mission-essential purchases within budget controls and maintaining accurate records
Audit service records, work orders, and daily reports for completeness and accuracy, and ensure timely reporting of safety and quality incidents

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–15+ years of experience in technical integration, field engineering, service execution, or project management involving complex deployed systems
Extensive experience leading technical field operations, managing service activities, and holding teams accountable for performance and safety
Deep technical proficiency across Saildrone’s Explorer, Voyager, and Surveyor platforms, including the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot system failures remotely
Expert-level proficiency in developing technical SOPs and managing work orders in Fleetio
Demonstrated experience managing equipment procurement, large-scale inventories, and international inventory controls
Strong operational judgment, with the ability to balance execution speed, technical quality, budget constraints, and site safety
Proven ability to identify systemic improvements from field data and operational experience, and to mentor and develop technicians across multiple experience levels
Willingness to travel 50–75% and provide remote on-call support as required
U.S. Person status and eligibility to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance
Ability to travel to remote and austere environments to conduct site audits and lead complex deployments
Capable of performing or overseeing physical operations in extreme weather and confined spaces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
Robust annual holiday schedule
Paid sick leave
Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions for employees and dependents
Equity grants
401(k) retirement plan with flexible pre-tax and Roth payroll contribution options
Annual professional development reimbursement program
Relocation assistance for eligible roles