Marine Service Technician

Sperry Marine; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperry Marine is seeking a Marine Service Technician to join their Canadian Service Team. This entry-level position involves the installation and repair of electronic navigation systems onboard commercial vessels. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Engineering and possess strong troubleshooting skills. Full training will be provided, making it a great opportunity for those beginning their marine engineering careers.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Pension and benefits package

International working environment

Recognized performance opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in troubleshooting marine electronic systems.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and on board ships.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and repair electronic navigation equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot components and software.
• Provide technical training and guidance to customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written reporting

Troubleshooting complex systems

Reading schematics

Customer care

Education

Diploma or degree in Engineering or Technical discipline

Tools

Windows operating system configuration

Job description

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Role Overview

Sperry Marine is a leading supplier of navigation, communication, information, and automation systems for commercial marine and naval markets. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, we have an extensive international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia, employing almost 400 people across ten countries.

Role Overview

Sperry Marine is a leading supplier of navigation, communication, information, and automation systems for commercial marine and naval markets. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, we have an extensive international presence across Europe, the Americas and Asia, employing almost 400 people across ten countries.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Service team at our office in Richmond, BC, Canada.

As a Marine Service Technician, you are an integral part of the Canadian Service Team, responsible for and focused on installation, commissioning and repair of electronic navigation equipment onboard commercial vessels. You will test, adjust, and troubleshoot components, PCBs, sub-assemblies, antennas and other related marine hardware; and will also load, update, and modify software. You will use your knowledge of electronic theory and circuitry to address a variety of technical problems; and will make intelligent use of complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals to accurately achieve assignments. Utilising your excellent customer care skills, you will provide technical training and guidance to customers on system installation, operation and maintenance, to help them resolve technical problems.

This role is a great opportunity for someone to start their career in marine engineering as full training will provided. The ideal candidate must have a commitment to customer satisfaction; promoting the Company’s products and services through customer relationships, professional behavior and their appearance.

About You

• A diploma or degree in an Engineering and/or Technical discipline in Electrical/Electronics or a combination of equivalent education, training, and/or experience.
• Strong verbal communication and written reporting skills in English language.
• Experience, troubleshooting complex marine electronic systems to a PCB level.
• Ability to read complex schematics and/or blueprints to achieve objective for assigned tasks.
• Ability to carry 20-25 Kg., comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Comfortable working on board ships at sea and oil production platforms.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weathers.
• Willingness to work away from home, weekends and occasional overtime during irregular hours to meet mission critical timelines (+/-30%), often at short notice.
• Currently trained or willing to participate in training programs required to work in the offshore sector.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotational schedule.
• Driver’s license with a clean driving abstract. No pending restrictions.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Windows operating system configuration and administration.
  
  

If you have any of the below experiences, even better:

• Knowledge of Marine Navigation Systems including radar, gyrocompass, autopilot, VDR & GMDSS systems.
• Experience in the installation, commissioning, repair and service of Marine Navigation Systems.
• Knowledge of networking principles and IT skills.
• Knowledge of motor control system theory.
• Experience interfacing electronics to hydraulic systems.
  
  

If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you’d love to do, we can’t wait to hear from you! And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we’d especially love to hear from you if you’re from an under-represented demographic.

What You Get In Return

• CA $63,000 - CA $75,000 pension and benefits
• Company vehicle
• International and dynamic working environment with a fully supportive team of professionals .
• Solid opportunities in an environment that encourages and recognizes excellent performance.
  
  

About Us

With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we have established our self as a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, speed logs, integrated bridge and control systems. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7support to all of our customers.

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our company grows because of our employees' dedication and commitment to delivering for our customers, something we always remember. In return for working for us you will have access to a benefits package that provides you with flexibility to balance your professional career with your personal life, health & well-being benefits, and investment in your future development.

We know everyone brings a unique perspective. We want to harness diverse thinking by bringing bright minds together and valuing the differences that lead to stronger insights and innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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