Technician, Marine Field Service

Kirby Corporation•Middletown, CT

About The Position

Responsible for diagnosing problems and performing complex and/or major mechanical repairs on the customer’s vessel, both commercial and pleasure craft applications, at dock or sea on customer's equipment including engines, engine components, propulsion systems, electronics, and subassemblies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and three to five years related experience required.
Clean driving record and valid Driver’s License required.
Full complement of basic hand tools, both standard and metric, including torque wrenches are necessary
Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
Ability to utilize laptop and portable diagnostic tools required.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification in a diesel engine program preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately trouble shoot and diagnose all problems on customer equipment and perform complex and/or major repairs as required.
Work with parts department to identify and order parts necessary to complete repairs and routine maintenance.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to established guidelines and schedules.
Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate and timely manner.
Must be available to work overtime hours as required to complete repairs, including occasional weekends and holidays.
Ability to work independently in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.