Service Technician

Southern Thrusters LLC; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Southern Thrusters LLC, located in Houma, Louisiana, is seeking a Service Technician responsible for repair and maintenance of machinery in the marine propulsion service industry. This role includes assisting in services, performing troubleshooting, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, valid TWIC, and a Driver’s License. Familiarity with safety training and ability to lift heavy objects are crucial. This position offers comprehensive health benefits including 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Must have a valid TWIC and Driver’s License.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in quality repairs and new construction installation.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on marine propulsion equipment.
• Write Job Sheets when necessary.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to apply common knowledge

Valid TWIC

Valid Driver’s License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Role Objectives

Responsible for repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment associated with the marine propulsion service industry including the following brands. (Schottel, Rolls-Royce, Aquamaster, Steerprop, Ulstien, Brunvoll, ZF…)

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in services to perform quality repairs, commissioning, and/or new construction installation.
• Assisting to perform basic troubleshooting on the marine propulsion equipment listed in the objectives.
• Writing out Job Sheets when necessary.
• Participating in afterhours callouts or emergency callouts.
• Maintaining the shop and surrounding grounds in good order including building maintenance when needed.
• Picking up parts and supplies from vendors when necessary.
• Assisting in hurricane procedures when required.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workplace.
• Staying up to date on safety training and OSHA requirements.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common knowledge to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid TWIC and Driver’s License (Passport a plus).

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Service Technician is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear, swim. It is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance. The assistant must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. These tasks are performed day or night and in all types of weather conditions. Work on/near deep water and electricity.