Marine Field Technician I

Marine Field Technician I

636 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981, USA Req #1377

Thursday, September 5, 2024

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

Perform a variety of troubleshooting, advanced-level diesel engine repairs, diagnosis of performance issues, and major overhauls on yachts or commercial vessels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:



* Troubleshooting and repairing inboard marine diesel engines.


* Engine disassembly, inspection, maintenance/repair, and reassembly.


* M aintenance and service of fuel tanks, pumps, filters, and fuel injection systems used in marine engines.


* Maintenance of lubrication systems used on four-stroke and two-stroke marine diesel engines.


* Maintenance of cooling systems for marine diesel engines.


* Disassembly, maintenance, repair, and reassembly/installations of the three major types of transmissions, commonly associated with inboard marine engines.


* Perform engine shaft alignments


* Tune-up and diagnosis of problems associated with a variety of marine diesel engines including operation of test equipment, system diagnostics, and tune-up procedures


* Engine electrical control systems troubleshooting and repair.


* Troubleshoot and repair engine and or vessel performance issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience :

Six years of experience with at least two years of experience on Cat equipment.

Must be proficient in at least two mechanical systems (i.e.

transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.

Physical :

Marine mechanics may work outdoors at docks or marinas, as well as in all weather conditions when making repairs aboard boats.

They may work in cramped or awkward positions to reach a boat's engine Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb beside, onto, and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs.

Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.

Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 102 pounds, as well as use a mechanical hoist for heavier parts.

Other :

Will work remotely with rare trips to the dispatching office.

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders.

Must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems.

Should have exposure to P.C.

base equipment and parts information; Can work independently with minimal supervision.

Proficient use of Caterpillar ET and SIS (Not required but preferred)

Field Activity :

Must be able to daily operate an assigned service vehicle as well as be prequalified to operate under GPEC Fleet Policy Standards.

The driver must be able to operate their assigned vehicle for extende...