Life Boat Technician

TalentGrade; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentGrade is seeking an experienced Life Boat Technician in Dubai, UAE, to inspect, service, test and maintain lifeboats and launching equipment in line with marine safety standards. The role requires hands-on work with lifeboats, davits and launching systems, deep mechanical knowledge, and SOLAS familiarity.

OEM approvals are mandatory, with documentation duties and strong teamwork emphasized. The successful candidate will join a marine safety servicing company, contributing to safe

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of lifeboat inspection, servicing, testing, and maintenance experience.
• OEM approval or manufacturer authorization is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with lifeboats, rescue boats, davits, winches and launching systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SOLAS requirements and applicable marine safety standards.
• Experience preparing technical reports and service documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance, testing and servicing of lifeboats and rescue boats.
• Inspect and maintain launching appliances, davits, winches and release mechanisms.
• Identify mechanical and technical faults and carry out repairs.
• Conduct operational testing and preventive maintenance of lifeboat systems.
• Ensure servicing activities comply with manufacturer guidelines and marine safety regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with technical teams to complete servicing activities safely and efficiently.

Skills

Lifeboats & rescue boats

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance testing

Documentation

SOLAS knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

We are hiring an experienced Life Boat Technician for a marine safety equipment servicing company in Dubai, UAE. The selected candidate will be responsible for inspection, servicing, testing, maintenance, and repair of lifeboats and associated launching equipment in accordance with applicable marine safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection, maintenance, testing, and servicing of lifeboats and rescue boats.
• Inspect and maintain launching appliances, davits, winches, and release mechanisms.
• Identify mechanical and technical faults and carry out necessary repairs.
• Conduct operational testing and preventive maintenance of lifeboat systems.
• Ensure servicing activities comply with manufacturer guidelines and applicable marine safety regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports, servicing documentation, and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with technical teams to complete assigned servicing activities safely and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in lifeboat inspection, servicing, testing, and maintenance.
• At least one valid OEM approval or manufacturer authorization is mandatory.
• Hands‑on experience with lifeboats, rescue boats, davits, winches, and launching systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SOLAS requirements and applicable marine safety standards.
• Ability to carry out inspection, servicing, and operational testing.
• Experience preparing technical reports and service documentation.
• Good communication, problem‑solving, and technical skills.
• Candidates with experience in authorized marine safety servicing companies will be preferred.