Marine Test & Trials Technician: Diesel & Turbine Systems

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Mechanical Test & Trials Worker to perform performance, safety, and quality tests on vessel mechanical systems. You will prepare, execute, and document test results, troubleshoot issues, and ensure standards are met for propulsion, auxiliary, and fuel systems.

Responsibilities include operating marine diesel power and gas turbine plants, configuring controls, collecting data, and coordinating with other test stations during

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in propulsion, auxiliary, fuel, ship testing, or damage control systems; military service or similar shipyard experience is highly recommended.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to interface with customers, management, and personnel across departments.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for mechanical test setups.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, commission, and operate marine diesel power and gas turbine plants, plus related auxiliary equipment.
• Set up and operate automatic controls, air conditioning, refrigeration plants, and other naval vessel systems.
• Align and configure systems for operation; interpret pressure, temperature, and flow data.
• Conduct flushing, commissioning, and test procedures; provide feedback for improvements.
• Lock out/tag out equipment per company LOTO policies.
• Calibrate and install shipboard instrumentation such as temperature and pressure gauges and switches.
• Participate in sea trials, underway testing, and coordinate with other test stations.

Skills

Shipbuilding knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Independent work

Communication across departments

Troubleshooting

Operate testing equipment

Job description

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Mechanical Test & Trials Worker to perform performance, safety, and quality tests on vessel mechanical systems. You will prepare, execute, and document test results, troubleshoot issues, and ensure standards are met for propulsion, auxiliary, and fuel systems.

Responsibilities include operating marine diesel power and gas turbine plants, configuring controls, collecting data, and coordinating with other test stations during