Maritime Equipment Install & Service Technician

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,107,000 - 1,661,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation expenses paid

Specialized tools provided

Long-term contract opportunities

Diverse maritime projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is hiring a Marine Equipment Installation Technician to travel to ports and vessels to install, maintain, and repair navigation, safety, and communications systems.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in electrical or mechanical systems, marine experience, and a meticulous approach to quality and safety, with comfort working at heights and in confined spaces, and in compliance with maritime regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technician in marine or maritime-related industry with equipment installation and maintenance.
• Strong technical aptitude in electrical, electronics, mechanics or hydraulics.
• Familiarity with marine navigation, safety equipment and standards (SOLAS helpful).
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test marine equipment including navigation, safety, and propulsion components.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections and repairs on installed systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues, identify root cause and apply fixes.
• Adhere to maritime regulations and safety procedures during installations and maintenance.
• Work onboard vessels and at port facilities, including in challenging conditions.

Skills

Electrical systems

Electronics

Mechanics

Hydraulics

Reading schematics/drawings

Maritime safety standards

Education

Marine engineering certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is hiring a Marine Equipment Installation Technician to travel to ports and vessels to install, maintain, and repair navigation, safety, and communications systems.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in electrical or mechanical systems, marine experience, and a meticulous approach to quality and safety, with comfort working at heights and in confined spaces, and in compliance with maritime regulations.