Marine Electrician

Marine Electrician

Location: Chesapeake, VA

65-75% travel domestically & internationally

U.S. citizen or legally allowed to work in the United States.

Relocation assistance will be provided

Purpose:

This hands-on job involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines and equipment. Work is performed in the shop and (primarily) on-board customer vessels. Reports to Technical Director.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with installing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling marine diesel engines and related equipment.

• Produces written and electronic reports containing inspection data, measurements, failure information, and other job-related results.

• Performs tasks prescribed by work package procedure, schedule, and quality standards according to the project statement of work.

• Compliance with all policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.

• Responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and cleanliness of company and customer-furnished equipment and facilities.

• Acts as a professional representative particularly when interacting and communicating with customers and industry counterparts.

• Accountable for timely and accurate expense management, including labor charging and material usage.

• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as an engine mechanic or comparable role is required.

• Maintains an active state-issued driver’s license.

• Awareness of engine design and operation.

• Awareness of marine applications and propulsion systems.

• Ability to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs as directed.

• Awareness of electrical/electronic systems maintenance and repair.

• Ability to perform engine/component tests and record measurements.

• Ability to travel frequently (65-75%) domestically and internationally.

• Ability to work on seaborn vessels environments for extended hours.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related PC functions and programs.

• Ability to comprehend technical drawings and specifications.

• Willingness to work overtime as required.

• Maintains personal supply of mechanical hand tools (to be provided before employment).