Marine Mechanic-Lead Technician

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.; Imperial Beach (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Marine Mechanic-Lead Technician in San Diego, CA. The role serves as the primary point of contact for problem resolution and liaises with Government to ensure timely contract deliverables.

It covers troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and material assessment of marine propulsion and power generation across various boats and systems. The candidate will lead technical efforts, coordinate subcontractors, and provide direction to team members, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in marine propulsion or power generation operations, maintenance, repair, or inspections.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree may substitute for 3 of 5 years of experience.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program requirements, subcontractors, and employees.
• Provide direction to subordinates and resolve complex problems.
• Troubleshoot to component level and diagnose equipment failures.
• Work from schematics and diagrams for testing and troubleshooting.
• Perform lay-ups and maintenance checks on boats in mid-level storage.
• Conduct start-ups and maintenance checks on boats in storage.
• Provide written reports of work performed and document actions.

Skills

Marine propulsion

Power generation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master in mechanical or marine engineering (substitution rule)

Tools

Cummins Diesel Engines

Hamilton Waterjet HJ292

Hamilton Waterjet HM651

Twin Disc Marine Gear

Westerbeke Generator

Job description

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. has a opportunity available for a full-time Marine Mechanic-Lead Technician in San Diego, CA.

Summary:

The Marine Mechanic-Lead Technician will serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for problem resolution and liaison with Government. Ensures contract deliverables are accurately and timely submitted. Is given the authority to make decisions relating to the program. This experienced individual will provide troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and material assessment of marine propulsion and or power generation for various types of patrol boats, equipment, mechanical systems, and components in accordance with OEM technical specifications in CONUS & OCONUS locations, as required.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ability to coordinate program requirements, subcontractors, and employees.
• Provide direction to subordinates, and work to identify complex problems and formulate efficient solutions relating to the Marine level of effort.
• Uses technical knowledge and experience to troubleshoot and identify causes for equipment/system failure to the component level.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions.
• Performs Lay-ups and related maintenance checks of boats in mid-level storage program.
• Performs Start-ups and related maintenance checks of boats in mid-level storage program.
• Provides written reports for all work accomplished and completed action documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of maintenance/repair as required.
• Maintains shop equipment.
• Provides technical support relative to the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of marine mechanical systems, subsystems and components including but not limited to:
• Cummins Diesel Engines
• Hamilton Waterjet Model HJ292
• Hamilton Waterjet Model HM651
• Twin Disc Marine Gear Transmission
• Westerbeke 33KW EDE D-NET Generator

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience of general marine propulsion and or power generation experience in operations, maintenance, repair, or inspections. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical or marine engineering may be substituted for 3 of the 5 years of experience. A minimum of 5 of the 10 years of experience will be in specialized marine propulsion or power generation, maintenance, repair or inspection experience at the engineer, technician, planner, designer, foreman, or quality assurance level concentrating on the specific application.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of proper use of diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to provide direction to subordinates.
• Possess strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Possess organizational skills.
• Possess effective oral and written communication.
• Have strong understanding of technical requirements.
• Ability to identify technical problems and solutions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be flexible.
• Ability to travel overseas when required.
• Possess or ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain a US Passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military expeditionary equipment maintenance experience.
• A graduate of CUMMINS Insite Familiarization course and hold an Insite Qualification & Tier 3 QSB/QSC Engine Qualifications

and/or

• Certified to work on Mercury Outboard Systems to include Optimax and Verado outboard engines and have completed Intro to CDS and Verado/Optimax I & II qualificationS

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $37.00 To $39.50 Hourly. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a field environment (and in some cases, areas of extreme heat and humidity such as Japan, Guam, Djibouti, etc).
• Ability to be able to work in maintenance shop environment
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.
• Job may require bending, stooping, lifting, and will be in an environment of low and high temperatures.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.