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