Endurance Boat Driver

Brunswick Corporation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation in Panama City, FL, is seeking an Endurance Boat Driver to operate watercraft for Mercury Marine testing. The role demands knowledge of marine propulsion systems and the safe handling of boats in varying Florida conditions.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience with watercraft. This position works a four-day week, ensuring a balance between work and life.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate watercraft safely in various conditions.
• Must understand internal combustion engines and marine propulsion systems.
• Experience in technical data entry for observations.

Responsibilities

• Operate watercraft according to engineering test procedures.
• Evaluate and record observations on engine performance.
• Maintain facilities and all test equipment.

Skills

Self-starting

Technical observation recording

Knowledge of US Coast Guard Boating laws

Ability to drive boats at various speeds

Data entry and collection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for what’s next?

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Do you wish your day job was driving a boat? Do you love being outdoors and on the water? In your role as a contract Endurance Boat Driver, you will be out on the water recording events throughout the day on how well Mercury Marine engines are performing. During the development of marine engines and products, durability and endurance testing must be performed to create test data that aids in validating the intended performance of the product. This is where your expertise comes in. Bring your passion and knowledge to the boating industry and work with the undisputed leader in the Marine Industry as an Endurance Boat Driver. This role works a four day work week to give you a work/life balance as well.

This is a contract role and is not employed directly with Mercury Marine.

Responsibilities

• Operate watercraft in accordance with engineering test procedures.
• Evaluate the total functionality of the propulsion system from a perspective of:
• Performance
• Noise, Vibration and Harshness
• Driveability
• Human/Machine Interface
• Graphical User Interface
• Ergonomic Interface
• Record technical observations in logs and/or electronic data storage/collection systems as requested for our marine engines and related products.
• Maintain facility, grounds, and all test equipment including routine cleaning duties.
• Provide detailed and concise verbal and written communication.
• Perform all work in accordance with site safety policies and participate in safety meetings.

What you will bring to our winning team

• Must be a self-starting, quick learning, and independent individual with a positive attitude and excellent work ethic.
• Ability to drive a multitude of boats at various, potentially high, speeds in varying and sometimes harsh Florida water/weather conditions for a sustained period of time.
• Must have a technical mind set and basic understanding of how internal combustion engines and marine propulsion systems work to be able to be "in tune" with the propulsion system being tested/monitored.
• Ability to technically record/write observations made during tests.
• Basic knowledge of computer data entry and data collection systems.
• Thorough knowledge of US Coast Guard Boating laws.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

What you need

• High School diploma or GED
• Proven experience in the safe operation of watercraft products
• Current and valid driver's license
• This role is a contract role and is not employed directly with Mercury Marine.

Additional information

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

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