Marine Mechanic/Technician

Dream Yacht Worldwide; St. Thomas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Marine Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves examining, maintaining, and repairing a range of diesel boats, ensuring optimal performance of engines and navigational equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, along with a minimum of five years’ experience in the bareboat charter industry. If you're passionate about marine engineering and eager to contribute to a leading yacht charter company, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a fast-growing team and sail your dreams with us!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the bareboat charter industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform major repairs on gasoline and marine engines.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs for marine engines.
• Document inspection and test results for marine equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Marine Engineering

Preventive Maintenance

Problem Solving

Tools

Schematic Charts

Technical Manuals

Mechanic's Hand Tools

Job description

The Company:

• Sail your dreams with the world’s leading charter company with +50 destinations and +1,000 yachts in our fleet - this is what we offer to our clients and yacht owners.
• Dream Yacht Charter became the world leader in its sector within 20 years.
• To continue our growth, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our fast-growing team.

Job brief: Location: St. Thomas, USVI

Summary:

• The Marine Technician, also referred to as marine mechanics, examine, maintain, and repair a variety of diesel boats.
• They test and repair boat engines, hulls, propellers, rigging, masts, sails, and navigational equipment.
• These individuals also must regularly inspect and test engine equipment to identify and prevent problems.
• The engines they maintain can be the portable outboard engines of small boats, inboard-outboard engines of somewhat larger boats, or the very powerful diesel engines of the largest vessels.

Responsibilities:

• Performs major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline and marine engines, outboard motors, and related marine equipment and systems using schematic charts and technical manuals.
• Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance program for marine engines and related marine research equipment.
• Tests marine engines and equipment to determine need for repairs or adjustments.
• Assists in fabrication of equipment / Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
• Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
• Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
• Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring / Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems, water makers, air-conditioning & refrigeration.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the bareboat charter industry (sailing and/or power boats).
• Thorough knowledge of marine engineering.
• The position requires working on weekends, holidays and the occasional evening.

How to apply:

If you feel that would be you, please send an email with resume and cover letter to Brendon Besse – [e-mail].

About Dream Yacht Worldwide:

Dream Yacht Charter is the world’s leading yacht charter company with a portfolio of innovative brands. It was founded by Loic Bonnet in 2000, who has been in the sailing industry for years before taking the helm of his own charter company. The company sells yacht charters, by the cabin and crewed charters, as well as yacht ownership programs.