Boat Maintenance Technician – Outboard Engines
Anchor Innovation Inc
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Job summary
Anchor Innovation Inc. seeks an experienced Boat Maintenance Technician / Maritime Systems Technician to support outboard-powered small craft maintenance in Latin America and other OCONUS locations. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, perform repairs, and return vessels to an operational state.
The role emphasizes Mercury outboards, field service, and the ability to deploy on short notice. Travel, hands-on work, and collaboration with customers are essential.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing outboard-powered small craft.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose marine engine casualties.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on small boats and associated marine equipment.
- Inspect, service, troubleshoot, repair, and replace outboard engines and supporting systems.
- Troubleshoot 12V/24V marine electrical systems and read wiring diagrams.
- Provide responsive maintenance support at deployed and remote locations.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Description
Location: Latin America (OCONUS)
Employment Type: Short-Term / Temporary with Potential for Long-Term Employment
Compensation: $10,000–$13,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications, plus per diem
Travel: Frequent OCONUS travel required; must be available to deploy on short notice
Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Anchor Innovation is seeking an experienced Boat Maintenance Technician / Maritime Systems Technician to support small-craft maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational readiness requirements in Latin America and other OCONUS locations as required.
This is a hands‑on field position for an experienced marine technician who can independently assess vessel problems, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, complete repairs, and return equipment to an operationally ready condition.
The primary focus is outboard-powered small craft, with a strong preference for technicians experienced with Mercury Marine outboards and associated diagnostic systems.
This position initially supports a short-term operational requirement. Strong performers may be considered for longer-term employment based on future workload, contract requirements, and company needs.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on small boats and associated marine equipment.
- Inspect, service, troubleshoot, repair, and replace outboard engines and supporting systems.
- Perform scheduled and periodic engine maintenance in accordance with OEM requirements.
- Perform oil and filter changes, fuel-system servicing, cooling-system maintenance, spark plug replacement, lower-unit servicing, impeller replacement, anode replacement, and other routine maintenance.
- Troubleshoot fuel, cooling, lubrication, steering, control, starting, charging, and auxiliary systems.
- Diagnose engine performance issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Conduct pre-operational, post-operational, and periodic vessel inspections.
- Identify deficiencies affecting safety, reliability, or operational readiness.
- Perform operational checks and testing following maintenance or repair.
- Support vessel preservation, corrosion prevention, hardware replacement, and general small-craft maintenance as required.
- Troubleshoot 12V/24V marine electrical systems.
- Diagnose battery, charging, starting, wiring, connection, breaker, relay, switch, gauge, and control-system issues.
- Use multimeters, OEM diagnostic equipment, and other troubleshooting tools to isolate faults.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, service procedures, and OEM documentation.
- Troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues affecting engines and installed vessel equipment.
- Support cable routing, connectors, equipment mounting, and minor equipment installation as required.
- Conduct system checks following maintenance, repair, or equipment replacement.
- Provide responsive maintenance support at deployed and remote operating locations.
- Respond to vessel casualties and readiness issues with limited advance notice.
- Apply systematic troubleshooting methods to identify and isolate root causes.
- Determine whether repairs can be completed in the field or require additional OEM/vendor support.
- Coordinate technical issues with customer personnel, operators, engineers, vendors, and other support personnel.
- Support maintenance during operational events and mission requirements.
- Assist with vessel launch, recovery, movement, staging, fueling, and preparation when required.
- Work independently with limited supervision in field and waterfront environments.
- Adapt to changing operational requirements, schedules, and priorities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, service histories, inspection results, and equipment status.
- Document discrepancies, troubleshooting actions, repairs, parts usage, and final resolution.
- Identify required replacement parts, consumables, tools, and maintenance materials.
- Assist with parts research, sourcing, and identification of appropriate OEM components.
- Maintain accountability and serviceability of assigned tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Monitor upcoming scheduled maintenance requirements and service intervals.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and provide feedback to improve reliability and sustainment.
- Maintain safe, organized, and serviceable work areas in deployed and field environments.
We are looking for experienced marine technicians and mechanics first.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Marine mechanic
- Small boat mechanic
- Outboard engine technician
- Marine service technician
- Marine electrician
- Field Service Technician / Field Service Representative
- Navy Engineman (EN)
- Coast Guard Machinery Technician (MK)
- Marine Corps or Navy expeditionary maintenance
- Military small-craft maintenance
- Law-enforcement or public-safety vessel maintenance
- Commercial marine service
- OEM marine engine service
- RHIB/RIB maintenance
- Expeditionary or deployed maintenance support
Equivalent commercial maritime experience is encouraged.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable turning wrenches, using diagnostic equipment, reading technical documentation, and figuring out why a boat is not operating correctly.
The strongest candidate will be able to take ownership of a maintenance problem from:
inspection ? troubleshooting ? diagnosis ? repair ? testing ? documentation ? return to service
This position requires more than routine servicing. We need someone capable of working through unfamiliar problems, operating independently, and developing practical solutions in environments where immediate OEM or shop support may not be available.
The ability to work professionally with customers and operational personnel while deployed is equally important.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Current U.S. Passport and ability to travel internationally.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing outboard-powered small craft.
- Strong working knowledge of marine outboard engine mechanical systems.
- Working knowledge of marine electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting.
- Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose marine engine casualties.
- Ability to use common mechanic's tools, multimeters, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipment.
- Ability to read and apply technical manuals, service procedures, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
- Ability to accurately document maintenance and troubleshooting actions.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work in marine, waterfront, outdoor, remote, and field environments.
- Ability to safely lift, move, and handle tools, parts, equipment, and supplies associated with marine maintenance.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability and willingness to travel OCONUS with limited advance notice.
- Ability to remain at temporary duty locations for the duration of assigned operational requirements.
- Mercury outboard engine maintenance and repair experience.
- Mercury Marine technical training or certifications.
- Experience with Mercury diagnostic software and electronic engine-management systems.
- Experience maintaining Mercury SeaPro, Verado, or similar commercial-duty outboards.
- Experience with Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, or other commercial marine outboards.
- Experience troubleshooting 12V/24V marine electrical systems.
- Experience with marine steering, fuel, cooling, charging, and control systems.
- Experience maintaining RHIBs/RIBs or similar tactical and work boats.
- Experience maintaining military, government, law‑enforcement, or other high‑use small craft.
- Experience performing scheduled engine maintenance and major service intervals.
- Experience maintaining vessels in deployed, expeditionary, or remote environments.
- Field Service Representative or customer‑facing technical support experience.
- Prior U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or other military maritime experience.
- Experience supporting launch, recovery,
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