Small Boat Engineer & Marine Maintenance Tech

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. seeks an experienced Small Boat Engineer/Operator to support vessels at NBVC Port Hueneme, CA.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing 12’–60’ craft, handling at-sea transfers, and troubleshooting marine systems; full-time with daily reporting and occasional travel to remote sites, sometimes overnight. Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or technical training with 4–6 years of relevant experience, preferably from a military environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical or specialized training in the field or 4–6 years of relevant experience may substitute Education.
• Military environment experience preferred but not required.
• Must possess a CA driver's license and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair small military craft (12’–60’).
• Operate and support vessel transfers and marine systems troubleshooting.
• Work in seaborne environments including at-sea or dockside; occasional travel and overnight assignments.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Team player

CA Driver's License

U.S. Citizenship

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training or specialized training

Job description

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. seeks an experienced Small Boat Engineer/Operator to support vessels at NBVC Port Hueneme, CA.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing 12’–60’ craft, handling at-sea transfers, and troubleshooting marine systems; full-time with daily reporting and occasional travel to remote sites, sometimes overnight. Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or technical training with 4–6 years of relevant experience, preferably from a military environment.