Field Mechanic I: Advanced Troubleshooter & Lead

Kirby Corporation; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Systems, Inc. in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Field Mechanic I to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs on marine equipment. You will lead safe work practices, complete reports, and coordinate with supervisors and customers on jobs.

Experience with rigging, manuals, and preventative maintenance is valued. This role requires flexibility to travel out of town and work weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude and work toward safety goals.
• Maintain dependability and punctuality.
• Work on weekends and holidays.
• Work under the direction of senior mechanics.
• Be willing to travel out of town for extended periods.
• Demonstrate good study and learning habits.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication.

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.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronics and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Submit parts list for jobs.
• Reference manufacturers' maintenance manuals for specs and recommendations.
• Write detailed reports using company forms.
• Coordinate with supervisor and customer on jobs.
• Follow service job protocol.
• Lead mechanic duties on jobs with multiple underclassmen when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Job description

Marine Systems, Inc. in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Field Mechanic I to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs on marine equipment. You will lead safe work practices, complete reports, and coordinate with supervisors and customers on jobs.

Experience with rigging, manuals, and preventative maintenance is valued. This role requires flexibility to travel out of town and work weekends or holidays as needed.