Senior Marine Propulsion & Systems Technician

Solvere Technical Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Solvere Technical Group is hiring a Marine Mechanic to support maintenance, overhaul and upkeep of government vessels in Virginia Beach. You will dismantle, repair, install and align propulsion and hydraulic/electrical systems aboard RHIBs and related equipment, facing tight spaces and shipboard constraints.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5 years of marine mechanic experience, USCG boating certification (or ability to obtain), passport, own tools, clean driving record, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years of marine mechanic experience.
• USCG boating course certification required or able to obtain.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience with RHIB for federal or USCG boats desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on government vessels.
• Performs equipment assessments and repairs; identify failures and potential failures.
• Perform repairs and replacements of boat sponson collar systems.
• Perform repairs and replacements of trailer components.
• Perform regular maintenance such as oil and filter changes.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, installation, and testing.
• Greasing and component replacement.
• Conduct operational testing and quality inspections prior to delivery.
• Identify materials required for repairs and service; manage progress to standards.
• Transport boats to/from client locations; must launch and recover boats for testing.
• Must be able to operate a forklift safely.

Skills

Mercruiser bravo series outdrives

Caterpillar Marine Diesel engines

Mercury Outboard engines

Hamilton jet drives

Cummins QSB 6.7 marine engines

Marine propulsion diesels <300hp

DC systems and schematics

5 years marine mechanic experience

Education

High School Diploma

USCG boating course certification

Passport

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Solvere Technical Group is hiring a Marine Mechanic to support maintenance, overhaul and upkeep of government vessels in Virginia Beach. You will dismantle, repair, install and align propulsion and hydraulic/electrical systems aboard RHIBs and related equipment, facing tight spaces and shipboard constraints.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5 years of marine mechanic experience, USCG boating certification (or ability to obtain), passport, own tools, clean driving record, and