Marine Service Technician I: Field Diagnostics & Repair

Energy Jobline ZR; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Willard Marine, Inc. is seeking a skilled Service Technician to inspect, diagnose, service, and repair marine propulsion and electrical systems.

You will work on gasoline outboards, diesel inboards, and associated gear, performing tests, documentation, and customer briefings. The role requires 2–5+ years in marine service or related trades, with ABYC certifications and NMEA 2000 installer credentials within 12 months.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years marine service experience or equivalent mechanical/electrical trade background.
• Proficiency with multimeters, diagnostic tools, and ability to read wiring diagrams/schematics.
• ABYC Technician-level certifications in Marine Electrical/Marine Engines & Fuel Systems; NMEA 2000 basic installer credential within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, service, and repair marine propulsion and related systems (gasoline outboards, diesel/gas inboards/sterndrives).
• Install and troubleshoot marine electrical/electronics: 12/24V DC, shore power, NMEA 2000/CANbus, MFDs, radar, AIS, VHF, autopilots.
• Support SOLAS rescue-boat testing and documentation per IMO MSC.402(96).
• Conduct dock checks and sea trials; document findings and next steps for customers.
• Perform RIB tube/collar work, leak isolation, and pressure tests as needed.
• Create thorough work orders, parts lists, photos, and time entries; maintain records.
• Operate boats safely; tow/launch, use forklifts and shop equipment.
• Maintain safe work environment and follow shipyard controls; travel regional and international.

Skills

Diagnostics

Multimeters

Wiring diagrams

Torque/tools

Education

ABYC Technician certifications

NMEA 2000 Basic Installer credential

Tools

Laptop diagnostics software

Torque/Rigging tools

Electrical troubleshooting tools

Job description

Willard Marine, Inc. is seeking a skilled Service Technician to inspect, diagnose, service, and repair marine propulsion and electrical systems.

You will work on gasoline outboards, diesel inboards, and associated gear, performing tests, documentation, and customer briefings. The role requires 2–5+ years in marine service or related trades, with ABYC certifications and NMEA 2000 installer credentials within 12 months.