Remote Marine Equipment Technician: Propulsion & Systems Expert

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Remote salary competitiveness

Vacation and personal leave

Professional growth and training

Company-provided equipment

Flexible work hours

Retirement fund

Collaborative remote team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Marine Equipment Service Technician for a fully remote role. You will provide expert remote technical support for marine propulsion systems, hydraulics, and electrical controls, diagnosing issues from afar.

You will guide field technicians and vessel crews, analyze diagnostics, develop troubleshooting guides, and collaborate with engineering teams to address recurring problems. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Marine Engineer or Service Technician focusing on marine equipment.
• Strong knowledge of marine propulsion systems, hydraulics and electrical controls.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and diagrams for marine applications.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills for complex machinery.
• Strong remote communication and ability to guide clients via phone/email/video.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for marine engines, generators, and auxiliary systems.
• Analyze diagnostic data and equipment logs to identify and resolve issues.
• Guide on-site technicians and vessel crews through complex repair and maintenance procedures.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, service bulletins, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to address recurring issues.
• Assist in remote commissioning and testing of new marine equipment installations.
• Stay current with new technologies, products, and industry best practices.
• Manage service requests and maintain detailed records of remote assistance.
• Escalate critical issues to appropriate departments as needed.
• Contribute to a knowledge base for the support team and clients.

Skills

Remote communication

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Maritime knowledge

Education

Marine engineering qualification

Certifications in marine engineering

Tools

Remote diagnostic software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Marine Equipment Service Technician for a fully remote role. You will provide expert remote technical support for marine propulsion systems, hydraulics, and electrical controls, diagnosing issues from afar.

You will guide field technicians and vessel crews, analyze diagnostics, develop troubleshooting guides, and collaborate with engineering teams to address recurring problems. Strong communication and independent work ethic are essential.