Mobile Marine Technician

RED Hospitality & Leisure; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Travel, accommodations, and per diem

Tools and equipment provided

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

RED Hospitality & Leisure is seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Technician to serve as a roving fleet-support specialist across multi-destination operations. Rotation is 10 days on / 5 days off with travel, accommodations, and per diem provided on deployment.

You will diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, and preventative maintenance across diverse vessels while staying compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a marine technician or diesel mechanic.
• Proficiency with inboard diesel systems (Yanmar, Volvo Penta, Cummins, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with outboard gasoline engines (Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki, or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of 12V/24V marine electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across remote locations.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid passport with sufficient validity for international deployments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair inboard diesel engines across catamaran, ferry, and center console hulls.
• Diagnose and repair outboard gasoline engines (Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki).
• Perform preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs.
• Troubleshoot marine electrical, bilge, and instrumentation systems.
• Coordinate parts procurement, maintain inventory logs, and manage vendor relations on-site.
• Support haul-out coordination and work with boatyard partners as needed.
• Document all service work in maintenance logs and update fleet status reports daily.
• Communicate with on-site operations managers and coordinate with shore-based fleet management.
• Maintain a safe, organized mobile work environment; comply with OSHA/marine safety standards.
• Respond to urgent vessel breakdowns during deployment windows.

Skills

Marine diesel engines

Outboard gasoline engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

ABYC Marine Technician certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Power tools

Job description

About Red Hospitality & Leisure RED Hospitality & Leisure (Experience RED) is a multi-vertical marine and hospitality operator headquartered in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We run charter operations, ferry services, transportation, destination management (DMC), and concession services across St. Thomas and St. John in partnership with properties including the Westin St. John, Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, Frenchman's Reef, and Hampton by Hilton.

RED Hospitality & Leisure (Experience RED) is a multi-vertical marine and hospitality operator headquartered in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We run charter operations, ferry services, transportation, destination management (DMC), and concession services across St. Thomas and St. John in partnership with properties including the Westin St. John, Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, Frenchman's Reef, and Hampton by Hilton. Our fleet spans offshore catamarans, high-speed ferries, center consoles, and personal watercraft — operating across two islands and multiple partner destinations year-round. We are a fast-moving, operationally intensive company and we build careers for people who thrive in dynamic marine environments.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Technician to serve as a roving fleet-support specialist across our multi-destination operations. This is a hands-on, independent role requiring strong diagnostic and repair skills on both inboard diesel and outboard gasoline powerplants, as well as supporting systems including electrical, hydraulics, and drivetrain components.

You will rotate between deployment locations — St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, Turks & Caicos, and Key West, FL — on a structured 10-days-on / 5-days-off schedule. Travel, accommodations, and per diem are provided while on deployment.

SCHEDULE & DEPLOYMENT STRUCTURE

Rotation: 10 consecutive days on assignment / 5 days off

Deployment Locations: St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, Turks & Caicos, Key West FL

Travel: Flights, ground transfers, and lodging provided during all on-rotation periods

Per Diem: Provided for meals and incidentals while on deployment

Candidates must be based within commuting distance of a qualifying home airport (see Residency & Travel Requirements below). RED will coordinate all travel logistics — your responsibility is to be ready to fly on rotation start dates.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair inboard diesel engines across catamaran, ferry, and center console hull types
• Diagnose and repair outboard gasoline engines (primarily Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki platforms)
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs
• Troubleshoot and repair marine electrical systems, bilge systems, and instrumentation
• Conduct pre-season and post-season commissioning/decommissioning across fleet
• Coordinate parts procurement, maintain parts inventory logs, and manage vendor relationships on-site
• Support haul-out coordination and work with boatyard partners as needed
• Document all service work in maintenance logs; update fleet status reports daily
• Communicate proactively with on-site operations managers and coordinate with shore-based fleet management
• Maintain a safe, organized mobile work environment; comply with all OSHA and marine safety standards
• Respond to urgent vessel breakdowns and service calls during deployment windows

Qualifications

PASSPORT & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Required Travel Documentation

This position involves regular international travel. Candidates must meet all of the following requirements before their first deployment and maintain them throughout employment:

• Valid U.S. passport (or equivalent for eligible non-U.S. nationals) — required before start date
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond each travel date at all times
• Turks & Caicos (British Overseas Territory): Entry via valid passport; U.S. citizens do not require a visa for stays under 90 days
• Key West, FL: Domestic travel — no passport required, but passport is the recommended ID for all company air travel
• St. Thomas & St. John USVI: U.S. territory — U.S. citizens do not need a passport, but a passport is strongly recommended for seamless travel across all rotation destinations
• Any required visas, work permits, or entry documentation for non-U.S. nationals must be obtained and maintained at the candidate's own responsibility
• Candidates must not have travel restrictions (outstanding warrants, immigration holds, or criminal history) that would prevent entry into any deployment destination

RED Hospitality & Leisure will not sponsor international work visas. All candidates must be independently authorized to work in the United States and to enter all deployment destinations without restriction.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a marine technician or diesel mechanic in a commercial or charter environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with inboard diesel systems (Yanmar, Volvo Penta, Cummins, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated proficiency with outboard gasoline engines (Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of 12V/24V marine electrical systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across remote locations
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (USCIS work authorization required — no exceptions)
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; must be eligible to enter all deployment destinations without restriction
• Physically capable of working in marine environments: lifting 50+ lbs, working in confined engine compartments, exposure to heat and humidity
• Must reside near a qualifying home airport with year-round direct service to all deployment destinations (see below)

Preferred Qualifications

• ABYC Marine Technician certification (Diesel, Electrical, or Gasoline)
• Yamaha and/or Mercury factory-certified technician
• Experience with Axopar, Leopard, or similar catamaran/center console platforms
• Familiarity with FareHarbor, marine dispatch systems, or fleet tracking tools
• USCG Captain\'s License (OUPV or higher) a strong plus but not required
• Prior experience working with charter or resort-based marine operations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus given our operating environment

Residency & Travel Requirements

This position requires year-round, reliable air access to all three deployment regions. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of a home airport offering year-round (non-seasonal) direct service to:

• St. Thomas, USVI (STT — Cyril E. King Airport)
• Providenciales, Turks & Caicos (PLS — Providenciales International Airport)
• Key West, FL (EYW — Key West International Airport)

Based on current published airline schedules, the following U.S. east coast metros meet this requirement:

Home Airport

Service Notes

Charlotte, NC (CLT) American Airlines — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

Atlanta, GA (ATL) Delta — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

Miami, FL (MIA) American Airlines — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

Philadelphia, PA (PHL) American Airlines — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

New York, NY (JFK/LGA) American, Delta, JetBlue — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

Washington, D.C. (DCA/IAD) American/United — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

Newark, NJ (EWR) United — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

Chicago, IL (ORD) American/United — Year-round direct to STT, PLS & EYW

Candidates residing outside these metros will not be considered unless they can demonstrate equivalent year-round direct connectivity to all three destinations. Seasonal routes do not qualify.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience — market rate for commercial marine technicians in multi-destination roles
• 10/5 rotation: structured time off built into your schedule — no guessing when you're home
• All travel, accommodations, and per diem covered on deployment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Tools and equipment provided for deployment assignments
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing multi-island operation