Marine Technician

The Hiller Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC is seeking a Marine Technician to install, inspect, maintain and repair fire protection equipment on class marine vessels worldwide. The role involves travel with short notice and carries high responsibility since lives and assets depend on accuracy and quality.

You will assist with hydrostatic testing, learn safety procedures, and work with lead mechanical technicians to uphold rigorous service standards across our global operations.

Responsibilities

• Ability to become DOT certified to perform hydro static testing of pressurized 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

Skills

DOT certification

Hydrostatic testing

Fire protection systems knowledge

Customer service

Job description

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