Marine Engineer

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Marine Engineer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the optimal operation, maintenance, and repair of marine propulsion systems and electrical systems on water transportation vessels. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge marine technology, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, and contribute to safe and efficient water transportation operations. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that values technical expertise, safety, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on marine engines, electrical systems, and mechanical components to ensure vessel safety and operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues using schematics, technical drawings, multimeters (ohmmeters), calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Conduct repairs on marine propulsion systems, electrical wiring, sheet metal fabrication, welding, soldering, and rigging tasks using hand tools and power tools.
• Interpret technical schematics and diagrams to facilitate accurate assembly, disassembly, repairs, and modifications of marine equipment.
• Maintain ship electrical systems by replacing faulty components, calibrating instruments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in the fabrication of parts or components as needed for repairs or upgrades using sheet metal work and welding techniques.
• Support water transportation operations by performing heavy lifting tasks safely while adhering to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to execute maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) activities efficiently while providing excellent customer service to vessel operators.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, parts used, and diagnostic results for compliance and future reference.

Experience

• Proven service technician experience in marine or heavy machinery environments with a strong understanding of marine engine repair and mechanical systems repair.
• Hands-on experience with ship electrical systems troubleshooting, electrical diagnostics, schematics interpretation, and marine electrical systems maintenance.
• Familiarity with marine propulsion systems maintenance including engines powered by diesel mechanics or similar heavy-duty engines.
• Knowledge of water transportation equipment maintenance including rigging, sheet metal fabrication, welding (including soldering), and assembly processes.
• Experience working with technical drawings, blueprints, or schematics is essential for accurate diagnostics and repairs.
• Prior military experience or training in engineering troubleshooting is highly advantageous due to the disciplined approach required for complex system repairs.
• Ability to operate hand tools such as calipers, soldering irons, power tools safely while performing precision measurements or fabrication tasks.
• Strong mechanical knowledge combined with customer service skills to effectively communicate repair needs or technical issues to clients or team members.

Join us if you’re passionate about maintaining state-of-the-art marine equipment! Bring your expertise in mechanics and electrical systems to a role that challenges you daily while supporting water transportation safety and efficiency. We value proactive problem-solvers who thrive in hands-on environments—your skills will make a real difference on every voyage!

Pay: $59,441.30 - $71,585.22 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person