Marine Mechanic/Electrical Technician

Solvere Technical Group•Virginia Beach, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The employee shall provide Support Services for maintenance, overhaul and upkeep of rigid hull inflatable boats for the USCG, USN, MSC and other Government agencies. The candidate must be able to support services for nonsupervisory work involving the dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, and installing of a wide variety of marine machinery, equipment, and systems. The service is for systems such as propulsion machinery, propellers, etc. The work requires a practical knowledge of the mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of diverse marine machinery and their attachments. This includes detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of the involved machinery, equipment, and systems; their functional relationships; the applicable installation and repair procedures, methods, and trade practices; and the unique environmental conditions under which work is performed aboard marine craft, for example, the lack of space between bulkheads and decks and the proximity of one type of machinery to another.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma.
Must possess minimum of seven (5) years of experience as a marine mechanic.
Must have or be able to obtain current USCG approved boating course certification.
Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
Requires experience using various Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must provide a clean driving record.
Must provide your own tools and tool box.
Marine Mechanic: 5 years (Required)
Must pass a standard background check.
Must be able to work in an office, industrial or shipboard environment.
Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature.
Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one man lift.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with RHIB for federal or USCG boats is desirable.
Familiar with Mercruiser bravo series outdrives
Familiar with Caterpillar Marine Deisel engines
Familiar with Mercury Outboard engines
Familiar with Hamilton jet drives
Familiar with Cummins QSB 6.7 marine engines
Familiar with other various marine propulsion diesels under 300hp
Familiar with DC Systems and schematics

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on government vessels.
Performs equipment and component assessments and repairs.
Be able to identify failures and potential failures.
Be able to assess the condition of boat and components
Perform repairs and replacements of small boat sponson collar systems
Perform all manner of mechanical and electrical repairs and replacements of trailer components.
Perform regular schedule boat maintenance to include the following: Oil and filter changes
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, installation, and testing.
Greasing
Component replacement
Cleaning/ safety gear
Component repair
Conduct operational testing and quality inspections: Conduct operationally testing on the boat prior to delivery.
Maintenance Procedure Card processing
Identify materials required for repairs and service.
Managing progress and ensuring the work is performed correctly and on time, according to required standards, per contractual guidelines.
Informing management of progress status and requirements.
Transport boat using company provided vehicle to pick up and deliver boats to and from client locations around the continental US.
Must be able to launch and recover boats for testing and evaluation
Must be capable of operating a forklift safely