Best Practices, Diesel Engine, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), On Call, Preventative Maintenance, Purchase Orders, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Welding
The Marine Mechanic is responsible for carrying out daily duties such as repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting marine diesel engines.
Position specific responsibilities:
- Perform all preventative maintenance (fluids check: engine oil, coolant, transmission, battery, lighting, etc.)
- Evaluate and repair faulty mechanical systems
- Conduct service calls to various harbor locations and/ or underway vessels; be on-call for emergencies as needed
- Troubleshoot 12/24 Volt DC systems and generators and repair as needed (electrical systems such as 110, 220, 440 ac/dc)
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic systems (hand/ electrical tools, steering, etc.)
- Assist with ad hoc related duties and assignments as needed
- Maintain accurate records, both paper and electronic, for purchasing, work orders, engine hours, and fluid levels
- Maintain a safe work environment, promote best practices, and work indoor/ outdoor in a variety of weather conditions
Desired background:
- At least 2 years experience with marine diesel applications, gasoline, hydraulics
- At least 2 years mechanical experience
- Certificates or schooling for HVAC, welding, plumbing, electrical, mechanical preferred
Pay: DOE - $17 to $35/hr