Marine Mechanic

The Marine Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs marine engines, waterjets, and associated systems onboard assigned vessels. 

Principal Accountabilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs engine equipment and systems on assigned vessels
• Supports all vessels’ Chief Engineers or Engineers
• Determines specific parts, supplies, and material requirements for each task
• Conducts on-the-job training of junior or shop personnel as required
• Supports on-land vessel dry dockings, as well as, supporting maintenance and repairs on other equipment, and systems assigned
• Performs assigned systems tasks/efforts to include government directed work schemes under general direction
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assists in operation and maintenance of the syncrolift
• Performing work on air compressors
• Conducting of general vessel inspections
• Ensure all tasks are preformed within the appropriate Hazmat and pollution control guidelines.
• Maintains vessel charts and maritime publications.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals and/or service repair manuals written in English
• Working knowledge on troubleshooting and overhauling diesel engines
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, exploded view diagrams, engineering sketches, charts, and work orders
• Accurately maintaining all required records
• Accurately maintaining and accounting for all assigned government property
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Valid country driver's license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

Experience & Education

• Three (3) years’ experience in diesel engine repairs; prefer previous experience repairing marine diesel engines and systems
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Degree from a certified maritime vocational school or shipyard apprenticeship program preferred
• DDEC 60 Series qualification school certificate for tear down and rebuild preferred
• U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document (MMD) with a QMED- oiler endorsement or higher-level license preferred