Marine Installation Technician

The Hiller Companies; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires the ability to travel on short notice and carries significant responsibility for life and property safety. DOT certification for hydrostatic testing and a strong commitment to safety and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• DOT certification to perform hydrostatic testing of pressurized cylinders.
• Understand proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
• Must understand the purpose, daily use function of Hiller's Job Safety Analysis Forms.
• Display commitment to excellent customer service/satisfaction.
• Assist Lead Mechanical Technicians with installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Become DOT certified to hydrostatically test cylinders and learn inspection criteria for portable/semi-portable extinguishers.
• Follow proper PPE protocols and safety procedures on site.
• Apply Hiller's safety forms and maintain compliance with company standards.
• Deliver high levels of customer service and satisfaction to clients.
• Support installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire protection systems globally.

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.