Small Craft Maintenance Tech – Engine & Systems Expert

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Gainesville (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Small Craft Maintenance Technician for Stennis Space Center, MS. You will maintain and overhaul small craft engines and auxiliary systems to keep vessels ready for mission operations, performing preventive maintenance and repairs as required.

You will conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on 2- and 4-stroke engines, work with generators, and use specialty torque, gauges and alignment tools.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing propulsion and auxiliary systems.
• Certified through factory trained schools to work on Caterpillar, Yamaha, and Mercury Marine engines.
• Five (5) years’ experience with outboard engines, diesel engines and the auxiliary systems found aboard small maritime craft inventory.
• Five (5) years’ experience conducting small maritime craft commercial repairs to ensure repairs are properly scheduled and completed.
• Five (5) years’ experience using factory manuals and publications to ensure repair procedures meet specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain command combatant craft in optimum readiness and safety.
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and overhauls on engines and equipment.
• Fabricate tubing and hose assemblies; monitor charging and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain gauges, navigation and communication equipment on various craft.
• Overhaul engines; adjust valves, injectors and governors; test engine performance.
• Coordinate with Government representative to maintain a well-equipped shop and safety gear.

Skills

Propulsion systems troubleshooting

Auxiliary systems troubleshooting

Outboard and diesel engines experience

Repair scheduling

Education

Factory trained on Caterpillar, Yamaha, Mercury Marine engines

Tools

Torque wrenches

Timing tools

Fuel rack adjustment tools

Feeler gauges

Depth gauges

Snap gauges

Job description

People, Technology & Processes, LLC seeks a Small Craft Maintenance Technician for Stennis Space Center, MS. You will maintain and overhaul small craft engines and auxiliary systems to keep vessels ready for mission operations, performing preventive maintenance and repairs as required.

You will conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on 2- and 4-stroke engines, work with generators, and use specialty torque, gauges and alignment tools.