Maintenance Technician-Jobs in United States

• As a Service Engineer, you must be a role model who sets a good example in managing and supervision of subordinates, and should have the right and positive attitude towards work, customers, company and profitability of the job.
• To contribute to the company performance appraisal of your subordinates.
• To be involved in the counseling process as part of the disciplinary action in the case of violation of rules of your subordinates.
• Perform inspection, installation (different components of vessels such as but not limited to Propulsion systems & Thrusters), repair, upgrading, troubleshooting and overhaul of different types of propulsion systems and thrusters from different makers.
• Ability to communicate with agent / ship owner reps / Class / Goltens / sub-contractor including arrangement of work / entry permit through email and phone.
• Proactive in communication and accessibility to customers and Dept. Manager with timely reporting on job status and technical issues.
• Preparation of risk assessment and checklists for assigned job scope.
• Preparation for job – scope not limited to technical information, work and manpower plan, schedule, tools and tackles. Daily tool box meetings with the team on commencement.
• Coordinate with internal depts. on allocated jobs for completion as per scope and schedule.
• Responsible for timesheet submissions – ensure correctness and timely submission.
• Control cost of the job by tracking man-hour and material and vendor costs, within budgeted. Timely issuance of MR’s and the job folder updates on miscellaneous costs.
• Able to prepare a hand-written work done report, with data recorded as per format templates and service report with photos, upon completion of job.
• Able to prepare a formal investigation report with photographs as per Goltens Dubai format.
• Able to provide formal recommendation and repair proposals on breakdown or failure attendance, and corrective actions as required during work progress.
• Generate spare parts list required for overhaul and repair.
• Prepare a Gantt chart for work schedule as per Goltens Dubai format.
• Good knowledge of different types of propulsion systems & thrusters from different makers.
• Ensure all testing and monitoring equipment / instruments are identified and maintained in good order at all times.
• Must always give priority to safety and health for yourself as well as your colleagues and strictly follow the company’s environment, health and safety policy.
• Handle any other tasks as and when assigned by the manager or management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Technical / Professional :

• A qualified Engineer in Mechanical, Marine, Ship repair or any other related disciplines.
• At least 5 years working experience with propulsion systems or thrusters Makers and Marine / Offshore experience.
• Preferably with sailing experience and with Seaman book.
• Alignment experience of various equipment and knowledge of laser usage.
• Preferably with good experience in different mechanical components of vessels such as but not limited to Gearboxes, Pumps.

Technological :

• Competent in Microsoft Office.

General :

• Fluent in English – speaking and report writing (expected to have good communication abilities).
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate ability to handle work professionally, independently and efficiently.
• Able to travel frequently.

People / Relations :

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good team player with good attitude, integrity, interpersonal, organization and time management skills.