Marine Mechanic

Alaska Clean Seas•Prudhoe Bay, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Clean Seas Operations Department is looking to fill the Marine Mechanic position at West Dock located in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This position is open to both internal and external applicants. All qualified and interested applicants must complete the requirements of this posting prior to 5pm on the closing date of July 21, 2026. The Marine Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the operational readiness, reliability, and safety of Alaska Clean Seas’ fleet of vessels, trailers, and specialized oil spill response equipment. This position performs preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, repairs, testing, and modifications on a wide variety of marine propulsion systems, mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and support equipment. The Marine Mechanic plays a critical role in ensuring ACS maintains a constant state of response readiness to support member contingency plans and emergency spill response operations throughout Alaska’s North Slope.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of an accredited marine mechanic, diesel mechanic, or heavy equipment mechanic vocational or technical training program; possession of a recognized marine mechanic certification; or equivalent formal training in marine engineering, diesel mechanics, or related mechanical systems.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience maintaining and repairing marine vessels, marine propulsion systems, diesel and gasoline engines, or heavy mechanical equipment. An equivalent combination of education, military training, certifications, and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge of marine propulsion systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, steering systems, trailers, and general mechanical systems.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on a broad range of marine and mechanical equipment.
Ability to read and interpret service manuals, electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and technical drawings.
Proficiency using diagnostic equipment and common mechanical tools.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain all required ACS qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Current manufacturer certifications from Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki, Cummins, Lugger, Caterpillar, or similar manufacturers.
Welding and metal fabrication experience. American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) qualified welder.
American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) certification
International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification
Experience maintaining commercial aluminum vessels including workboats, landing craft, and other shallow draft vessels.
Experience maintaining oil spill response equipment, including pumps, skimmers, hydraulic power units, generators, trailers, and boom deployment systems.
Experience operating forklifts, loaders, cranes, or similar heavy equipment.
Coast Guard credentials or commercial marine experience.
Experience working in remote or Arctic environments.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of ACS vessels, marine engines, propulsion systems, steering systems, trailers, and associated equipment.
Maintain gasoline and diesel engines, lower units, jet drives, fuel systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components.
Inspect, maintain, and repair specialized spill response equipment, including pumps, skimmers, hydraulic power units, generators, boom deployment systems, portable tanks, trailers, winches, lighting systems, and related equipment.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure all vessels and response equipment remain mission ready.
Diagnose equipment failures using technical manuals, diagnostic software, schematics, and testing equipment.
Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and established ACS maintenance standards.
Perform sea trials, operational testing, and equipment acceptance testing following maintenance and repairs.
Assist with vessel launches, recoveries, transport, and seasonal equipment preparation.
Fabricate, modify, and install mechanical components and equipment as needed to improve operational capability and reliability.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, and equipment history in the maintenance management system.
Assist with inventory management, parts procurement, and maintenance planning.
Support spill response drills, exercises, training events, and actual emergency response operations.
Operate forklifts, cranes, loaders, and other equipment as authorized.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.