Marine Technician

The Hiller Companies; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for a Marine Service Technician. The Marine Installation Technician will travel worldwide to install, inspect, maintain and repair fire protection equipment on marine vessels. Travel may be required on short notice due to ship schedules and safety-critical operations.

The role emphasizes high responsibility, customer service, and adherence to safety procedures as lives and assets depend on precise work every day.

Qualifications

• Must be DOT certified to perform hydrostatic testing of pressurized cylinders.
• Understand safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be willing to travel with short notice to marine vessels worldwide.
• Experience with installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of fire protection systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend numerous class marine vessels worldwide to install, inspect, maintain and repair fire protection equipment.
• Travel may be required with short notice due to marine work on ships.
• Demonstrate high level of responsibility as lives and assets depend on quality of work.
• Assist Lead Technicians with installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of systems.
• Perform hydrostatic testing of firehoses and inspections of extinguishers and safety systems.
• Support testing of Water Mist, Fire Suppression, Galley Hood Washdown, and Fire Detection systems.

Skills

DOT certification

Hydrostatic testing

Fire protection

Travel readiness

Job description

The Hiller Companies, LLC has an immediate opening for Marine Service Technician. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for fire protection and safety, we invite you to apply today.

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.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $28.00 / Hourly. The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position at the time of posting and is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual starting pay will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, internal equity, geographic location (where applicable), and market considerations. Not all candidates will be hired at the top of the posted range. The posted range reflects base salary only and does not include any applicable bonuses, commissions, overtime, or the value of employee benefits. Eligible employees may participate in the Company's benefit programs, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of each plan.

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.