Junior Marine Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in diagnosing and repairing marine engines, including inboard diesel or outboard gasoline systems.
• Gain hands-on exposure to platforms like Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, and/or diesel systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs.
• Diagnose and repair marine electrical systems, bilge systems, and instrumentation.
• Coordinate parts procurement, maintain parts inventory logs, and manage vendor relationships on-site.
• Support haul-out coordination and work with boatyard partners as needed.
• Document all service work in maintenance logs; update fleet status reports daily.
• Communicate proactively with on-site operations managers and coordinate with shore-based fleet management.
• Maintain a safe, organized mobile work environment; comply with all OSHA and marine safety standards.
• Respond to urgent vessel breakdowns and service calls during deployment windows.

Travel & Deployment Requirements

• Travel (~50%) across multiple locations.
• Primary base: Key West.
• Regular travel to: U.S. Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos.
• Typical deployment structure may include rotational assignments (e.g., 2 weeks on-site / 1 week in base market).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across remote locations.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; must be able to meet entry requirements for assigned international destinations.
• Physically capable of working in marine environments (lifting 50+ lbs, confined spaces, heat and humidity exposure).

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of a marine, mechanical, or technical program preferred.
• 0–2+ years of hands-on experience (internship/training acceptable).
• Basic understanding of marine engines or mechanical systems.
• Exposure to outboard engines preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of 12V systems is a plus.
• Technical certifications or coursework in marine/diesel mechanics.
• Internship or hands-on training experience.
• Interest in multi-location marine operations.