Marine Installation Technician

The Hiller Companies; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Marine Installation Technician. The Marine Installation Technician will travel to marine vessels worldwide to install, inspect, maintain, and repair fire protection equipment.

This role requires readiness to travel on short notice and assumes a high level of responsibility since lives and assets depend on precision. Candidates must be able to obtain DOT certification for hydrostatic testing and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• DOT certification required for hydrostatic testing.
• Adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Become DOT certified to perform hydrostatic testing on cylinders.
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Assist Lead Technicians with installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of systems worldwide.
• Perform hydrostatic testing of fire hoses and inspections of extinguishers and water mist systems.
• Support testing and inspection of fire suppression and galley hood washdown systems.

Skills

DOT certification

Safety procedures

Customer service

Problem solving

Tools

Hydrostatic testing equipment

Fire protection testing tools

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Marine Installation Technician.

The Hiller Companies is a leading provider of fire protection and safety solutions, dedicated to safeguarding lives and property all around the world. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Hiller extends its reach globally as well as in domestic markets with offices across the United States. With over 100 years in the industry, our mission is to ensure the highest standard of safety and innovation in comprehensive fire protection services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of critical fire and life safety equipment. Our team remains laser-focused on one goal - making the world a safer place.

Job Summary:

The Marine Installation Technician will attend numerous class marine vessels all around the world to perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair to fire protection equipment of all kinds. Due to the nature of marine work on ships, this position requires that travel may be required with very short notice. The Marine Technician holds a high level of responsibility as lives and assets depend on the accuracy and quality of work being performed daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to become DOT certified to perform hydro static testing of pressurized cylinders as well as learn the basic inspection criteria for inspecting portable/semi-portable fire extinguishers/cylinders.
• Understand and implement the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must understand the purpose, daily use function of Hiller’s Job Safety Analysis Forms.
• Display a comprehensive understanding of Hiller’s expectation to provide excellent customer service/satisfaction.
• Assist Lead Mechanical Technicians with installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems world-wide daily.
• Perform hydrostatic testing of firehoses.
• Perform inspections of portable/semi-portable fire extinguishers.
• Perform inspections and testing of Water Mist systems.
• Perform inspections and testing of Fire Suppression systems.
• Perform inspections and testing of Galley Hood Water Washdown systems.
• Perform inspections and testing of Fire Detection Systems.
• Display the intention to learn and grow as a valued employee of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.