Diesel Engine Mechanic Panama City Beach, FL

ESRhealthcare and EXEC STAFF RECRUITERS•Panama City, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Propulsion Mechanic is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing diesel engines and related support systems in support of the U.S. Navy’s Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program on base. The role supports engine maintenance and repair, performs hands-on cleaning and inspections, and contributes to broader mechanical repair work as needed. It also involves prioritizing and scheduling maintenance according to operational needs, readiness, and safety, managing preventative, corrective, and emergent maintenance, and ensuring work meets technical, safety, and procedural standards. The mechanic is expected to promote accountability, collaboration, mission focus, and high technical and safety standards. Other duties related to FWG Solutions’ business functions may be assigned.

Requirements

High school degree.
Navy EN-A-School or equivalent.
Active Secret security clearance.
Five to seven years of experience in a similar role.
At least five years of experience with diesel, marine engine, heavy equipment, or mechanical maintenance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
Familiarity with maintenance documentation, inspection processes, safety procedures, and technical work instructions.
Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for short- and long-term goals.
Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
High-level problem-solving and communication skills.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Ability to work with personnel at various levels, including senior leadership.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) diesel training.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, remove, install, and test diesel engines and related support systems.
Support diesel engine maintenance and repair requirements.
Perform hands-on cleaning and inspections of systems and report findings.
Assist with broader mechanical repair work as needed.
Prioritize maintenance tasks based on operational needs, system readiness, and safety considerations.
Manage the scheduling and execution of preventative, corrective, and emergent maintenance activities.
Implement and manage maintenance quality assurance practices to ensure compliance with technical, safety, and procedural standards.
Evaluate performance, maintain accountability, and foster a culture of safety and high technical standards.
Promote accountability, collaboration, and mission focus across the team.
Perform other duties related to FWG Solutions’ business functions as assigned.