Senior Marine Systems Technician

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 6,587,000 - 10,209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and accident insurance

Opportunities for specialized maritime

Annual leave allowance

Retirement savings plan

Exposure to diverse marine technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Marine Systems Technician for a Mossel Bay-based role with a prominent marine services company. The position covers installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of onboard electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, requiring hands-on work in demanding conditions.

Key duties include diagnosing faults, interpreting manuals and schematics, coordinating with captains and engineers, maintaining logs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in marine engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with marine systems.
• Proven experience diagnosing and repairing electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems on vessels.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and schematics.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work at sea or in port facilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair marine electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective repairs.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on shipboard equipment.
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints for installation and repair.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with crew for maintenance schedules.
• Maintain logs and documentation of maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in Marine/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Marine Systems Technician for a Mossel Bay-based role with a prominent marine services company. The position covers installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of onboard electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, requiring hands-on work in demanding conditions.

Key duties include diagnosing faults, interpreting manuals and schematics, coordinating with captains and engineers, maintaining logs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.