Field Mechanic III

Kirby Corporation; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Systems, Inc. in Houma, LA is actively seeking a Field Mechanic III to join our field service team. The role focuses on mastering safety practices, rigging, and equipment handling while supporting senior mechanics on various engine and gear systems.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate dependability and a readiness to travel for extended periods, including weekends and holidays. Strong communication skills and a proactive safety mindset are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must maintain safety in field service environment.
• Dependability and punctuality are essential.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays and out-of-town assignments.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn job safety while working in a field service environment.
• Learn proper rigging and material handling.
• Maintain safe working conditions in your work area at all times.
• Use Stop Work Responsibility to stop an unsafe act.
• Learn to fill out and turn in time card / time sheet.
• Learn equipment disassembly while working with senior mechanics.
• Learn parts identification and parts handling.
• Learn engine/gear applications and systems (air, fuel, water and oil).
• Learn to use Maintenance Manuals.
• Learn torque values and weights.
• Learn application of parts while assisting senior mechanics with reassembly.
• Learn to use the \"I expense\" system for job expenses.
• Follow service job protocol.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

Marine Systems, Inc. is hiring for a Field Mechanic III in our Houma, LA location.

Responsibilities

• Learn job safety while working in a field service environment
• Learn proper rigging and material handling
• Maintain safe working conditions in your work area at all times
  • Use Stop Work Responsibility to stop an unsafe act
• Learn to fill out and turn in time card / time sheet
• Learn equipment disassembly while working with senior mechanics
• Learn parts identification and parts handling
  • Learn how to use parts manual
• Learn engine/gear applications and systems (air, fuel, water and oil)
  • Learn to use Maintenance Manuals
  • Learn torque values and weights
  • Learn application of parts while assisting senior mechanics with reassembly
• Learn to use the "I expense" system for job expenses
• Follow service job protocol
• 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.