Marine Mechanic II

Kitsap Transit•Bremerton, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Marine Mechanic II to join our team, who will under general supervision, perform preventive maintenance on small ferry vessels, execute light to medium repairs, and partner with outside vendors to perform heavy repairs in conformance with agency policy.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and three years’ experience in the servicing and repair of marine engines and related marine equipment.
Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association requirements for fuel tank installations, ventilation systems, exhaust systems and USCG requirements for inspected vessels.
Computer literate and able to work with an existing preventive maintenance program.
Familiar with developing, implementing, and maintaining an inventory of spare parts and materials for marine equipment.
Commitment to customer service and safe passenger vessel operations in a team environment.
Commitment to safe operations, utilizing correct safety equipment, personal protective equipment, and tools/guards in the manner in which they were intended.
Commitment to stop work if there is a concern over safe execution of any job or task.
Understanding of the mechanical and electrical systems and engines aboard a fast-ferry vessel.
Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems, marine electronics installation, maintenance and repair.
A valid Driver’s License.
A valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within thirty days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience is desirable.
USCG Engineer’s License/Certification as a Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining the vessel, performing light-medium repairs and partnering with outside vendors to perform heavy repairs.
Conduct daily preventive maintenance, ad-hoc repairs, organize and order spare parts.
Maintain and repair high-speed Caterpillar, MTU, Cummins, etc. diesel engines, water-jet propulsion and marine diesel generators.
Install, maintain, and repair marine electronics.
Inspect and evaluate vessels’ primary and auxiliary systems.
Ensure that machinery and machinery spaces are maintained in a safe, orderly fashion compliant with applicable requirements and following good marine practice.
As appropriate, repair diesel propulsion engines, fuel systems, lubricating systems, marine electrical systems, water cooling systems, heat exchangers and related marine equipment.
Disassemble, repair, rebuild and reassemble marine transmissions, reduction gears, manual and hydraulic clutches; and align shafts, struts and shaft logs.
Sail on vessels to determine service needs and maintenance requirements; conduct test runs after completing major repairs and modifications and make adjustments to the repaired equipment during and after test runs.
Maintain inventory and order lubricants, filters and spare parts for all machinery.
Maintain records of all maintenance and repair work and of the "in-service" hours of each piece of marine equipment to ensure proper servicing of the equipment and major engine overhaul as recommended by the agency.
Perform routine inspections of the vessel and its components, checking on all operating and safety equipment as well as electronic componentry to ensure that the vessel is seaworthy in every respect.