Roving Marine Technician: Deploy & Diagnose

Red Hospitality & Leisure Key West Llc; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

All travel, accommodations, and per di

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

RED Hospitality & Leisure is seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Technician to support our roving fleet across St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, Turks & Caicos, and Key West, FL.

This hands-on role requires diagnosing and repairing inboard diesel engines and outboard engines with a 10/5 rotation; travel, lodging, and per diem are provided. Candidates must have 5+ years of marine experience, a valid US driver's license, and be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as 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.
• Able to work independently across remote deployment locations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair inboard diesel engines across catamaran, ferry, and center console hull types.
• Diagnose and repair outboard gasoline engines.
• Perform preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs.
• Troubleshoot marine electrical systems, bilge systems, and instrumentation.
• Coordinate parts procurement and manage vendor relationships on-site.
• Document all service work in maintenance logs; 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 and marine safety standards.

Skills

Marine technician

Diesel engine repair

Electrical systems

Independent / self-directed

Travel readiness

Education

ABYC Marine Technician certification

USCG License (OUPV) a strong plus

Driver's license

Job description

RED Hospitality & Leisure is seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Technician to support our roving fleet across St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, Turks & Caicos, and Key West, FL.

This hands-on role requires diagnosing and repairing inboard diesel engines and outboard engines with a 10/5 rotation; travel, lodging, and per diem are provided. Candidates must have 5+ years of marine experience, a valid US driver's license, and be authorized to work in the United States.