Marine Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) [R3107]

Systems Application & Technologies•Miramar Beach, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking to hire a Marine Diesel Mechanic (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) for their Marine Operations at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. This role involves analyzing malfunctions and repairing, servicing, and maintaining diesel engines and generators onboard various seafaring vessels. The mechanic will also operate maritime vessels and should have a good working knowledge of onboard systems, including diesel engines, generators, electronics, hydraulics, navigation equipment, radar, and Coast Guard navigation rules. The position requires strong teamwork skills and the ability to direct or be directed by others to efficiently correct problems. Work will be performed in accordance with commercial and local accepted trade practices, marine repair manuals, and/or technical orders. Responsibilities include inspecting and operating machinery to diagnose issues, repairing diesel and gasoline engines and generators, examining parts for damage, operating and maintaining marine vessels up to 65', and cleaning/maintaining vessels and the boat shop. Assisting others with equipment assembly/disassembly and repairing/servicing vessels using a strong knowledge of tools and equipment are also key duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training acquired through vocational or formal military school in similar studies.
Five years’ experience in a relevant field with similar duties.
Knowledge and skills to operate various types of equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform in-shop and open-water maintenance on diesel (or gasoline) engines.
Ability to repair the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems associated with engines.
Good working knowledge of onboard systems, including but not limited to diesel and gas engines, generators, electronics, hydraulics, navigation equipment, and radar systems.
General knowledge of tools and equipment needed to repair and service vessels.
US Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through Company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of your work employment.
US Citizenship required.
Must obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and clearance must be maintained throughout employment.
Must pass a consumer report and/or consumer investigation to include SSN, Driver Record and Criminal Background Investigation.
Must pass pre-employment physical to include Drug Screen, Vision & Hearing testing, Medical Condition Certification and Back X-ray.

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of onboard systems, including but not limited to, diesel engines, generators, electronics, hydraulics, navigation equipment, radar, and Coast Guard navigations rules is a plus.
Knowledge of Coast Guard navigation rules is a plus.
May be required to be trained and certified in the inspection and removal and handling of hazardous materials/hazardous waste such as asbestos, hexavalent chromium, and radioactive gauges.
Small boat handling skills are a plus.
Comfortable in an open water environment offshore; not prone to seasickness and can swim.

Responsibilities

Inspect and operate machines or equipment to diagnose issues that need to be repaired, using pneumatic as well as hand tools.
Analyze malfunctions and repair, rebuild and maintain diesel engines and generators, as well as vessels with gasoline propulsion systems.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
Operate and maintain a variety of marine vessels up to 65’, including outboard-powered gasoline boats.
Perform all work in accordance with commercial and local accepted trade practices, marine repair manuals and/or technical orders.
Clean and maintain vessels and the boat shop.
Assist others as needed to assemble and disassemble equipment.
Repair and service vessels using a strong knowledge of tools and equipment.