Field Mechanic I

Kirby Corporation; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Systems, Inc. in Channelview, TX is seeking a Field Mechanic I to perform on-site diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on marine equipment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on troubleshooting on complex systems.

You will follow service protocols, prepare parts lists, document service reports, and coordinate with supervisors and customers. This position may require travel and working extended hours or weekends.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude and work towards achieving a Safety Goal of Zero Incidents.
• Maintain dependability and punctuality.
• Work on Weekends and Holidays.
• Work under the direction of Senior Mechanics.
• Work out of town for extended periods.
• Maintain Good Study and Learning Habits.
• Maintain Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in your work area at all times. Use Stop Work Responsibility to stop an unsafe act.
• Perform rigging duties on jobs, unsupervised.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs, unsupervised.
• Perform advanced electronic troubleshooting / repairs and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Submit parts list for jobs.
• Research and reference maintenance manuals for specifications and recommendations.
• Write detailed reports using company forms.
• Coordinate with supervisor and customer on jobs; follow service job protocol.
• Perform lead mechanic duties on jobs with multiple underclassmen, when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Dependability

Punctuality

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Marine Systems, Inc. is hiring for a Field Mechanic I in our Channelview, TX location. 77530

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in your work area at all times
  • Use Stop Work Responsibility to stop an unsafe act
• Perform rigging duties on jobs, unsupervised

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs, unsupervised
• Perform advanced electronic troubleshooting / repairs and interpret electrical diagrams
• Submit parts list for jobs
• Research and reference manufactures maintenance manuals for specifications and recommendations
• Write detailed reports using company forms
• Coordinate with supervisor and customer on jobs
  • Follow service job protocol
• Perform lead mechanic duties on jobs with multiple underclassmen, when required
• Other duties as assigned

Safety

• Develop relationships with coworkers to better understand the processes and culture that affect safety.
• Influence safety by evaluating safety performance, participating in safety meetings, targeting areas needing improvement and developing initiatives to impact the areas.
• Report safety observations, including near misses.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable of Safe Work Policy.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude and work towards achieving a Safety Goal of Zero Incidents
• Maintain dependability and punctuality
• Work on Weekends and Holidays
• Work under the direction of Senior Mechanics
• Work out of town for extended periods
• Maintain Good Study and Learning Habits
• Maintain Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.