Shipboard Mechanical Test Technician

Bollinger Shipyards; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Mechanical Test & Trials Worker to conduct performance and safety tests aboard vessels, prepare test setups, and document findings.

You will troubleshoot systems, interpret data, and coordinate with other departments; the role requires hands-on testing of marine propulsion and auxiliary equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

This on-site position supports sea trials and vessel readiness while upholding company policies and testing standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in Propulsion, Auxiliary, Fuel, ship testing, or Damage Control systems; related experience acceptable.
• Military service or related shipyard experience highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, commission, and operate marine diesel power and gas turbine plants and related auxiliary equipment.
• Set up and operate automatic controls, air conditioning, refrigeration, and other auxiliary systems.
• Align and configure systems; interpret pressure, temperature, and flow data.
• Conduct flushing, commissioning, testing, and demonstration procedures; suggest improvements.
• Lock out/tag out equipment per company LOTO policies.
• Maintain inventory and control of testing equipment.
• Calibrate and install shipboard instrumentation such as gauges and switches.
• Participate in sea trials and underway testing; coordinate with other test stations.
• Work in confined spaces and at elevations; wear a respirator when required.

Skills

Shipyard knowledge

System troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Independent work

Communication with stakeholders

Test equipment operation

Calibration

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Mechanical Test & Trials Worker to conduct performance and safety tests aboard vessels, prepare test setups, and document findings.

You will troubleshoot systems, interpret data, and coordinate with other departments; the role requires hands-on testing of marine propulsion and auxiliary equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

This on-site position supports sea trials and vessel readiness while upholding company policies and testing standards.