Service Technician- LSA/FFA

AMIT GPS & NAVIGATION LLP; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMIT GPS & NAVIGATION LLP is looking for a Marine Technician in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to conduct inspections and services of life-saving appliances. You will be responsible for preparing, planning, and scheduling projects related to seaworthiness equipment, along with performing load testing and maintaining life rafts.

The ideal candidate has a diploma or engineering degree and 2–5 years of marine experience. Basic English and mathematical skills are needed for effective communication and understanding of work instructions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in the marine field.
• Able to understand basic English and follow work instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual and five-year inspections and services of all life-saving appliances.
• Perform dynamic and static load testing of lifeboat and rescue boat launching appliances.
• Prepare, plan, and schedule projects related to seaworthiness equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of life-saving appliances

Basic English understanding

Basic mathematical skills

Education

Diploma or engineering degree

Job description

Number of Vacancies: 6

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct annual and five‑year inspections and services of all life‑saving appliances.
• Perform dynamic and static load testing of lifeboat and rescue boat launching appliances.
• Prepare, plan, and schedule projects related to seaworthiness equipment.
• Track and monitor project progress and report to management.
• Conduct periodic inspection, service, and certification of life rafts (throw overboard / freefall). 
• Perform repair and maintenance of life rafts.
• Have knowledge of class/flag certification for life‑saving appliances.
• Conduct periodic inspection, service, and certification of portable fire extinguishers and fixed firefighting systems such as Novec, FM 200, CO₂, water mist, foam, and dry powder systems.
• Perform cylinder hydrostatic pressure testing and refills in accordance with standards.
• Use hand tools and power tools to support maintenance activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Diploma or engineering degree in any stream.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in the marine field.
• Able to understand basic English and follow work instructions from clients, supervisors, and managers.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.

AMIT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.