Marine Electronics Technician: Radar, GPS & Nav Systems

Mackay Communications, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

Pension plan

Job summary

Mackay Marine in Houston seeks an experienced Marine Electronics Technician to join our Deer Park, TX depot. You will install, service, and repair radios, radars, sonars, and related equipment aboard commercial ships, testing and updating software as needed.

Under limited supervision, you will use schematics and manuals to troubleshoot complex systems and prepare detailed service reports. Applicants should have strong electronics knowledge, a qualifying license, and the ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MSE, MET, ET, or AT experience in commercial shipping and/or Navy/Coast Guard/Marines.
• Associate degree or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and application.
• FCC General License with Radar Endorsement and GMDSS Radio Operator Maintainer License preferred.
• Be physically fit; often carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and masts, exposure to weather.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair marine electronic equipment onboard commercial ships.
• Test, adjust, and troubleshoot radios, radars, sonars, etc., and related components.
• Compose detailed service reports after completion of work.

Skills

Electronics theory

Marine electronics knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Mackay Marine in Houston seeks an experienced Marine Electronics Technician to join our Deer Park, TX depot. You will install, service, and repair radios, radars, sonars, and related equipment aboard commercial ships, testing and updating software as needed.

Under limited supervision, you will use schematics and manuals to troubleshoot complex systems and prepare detailed service reports. Applicants should have strong electronics knowledge, a qualifying license, and the ability to lift up to 50