Marine Diesel Service Technician

The Opportunity

We are searching for a Marine Diesel Service Technician to join our growing operations at our upcoming Houma, Louisiana location.

Your Contribution

• Diagnose, inspect, disassemble, assemble, install, and repair Caterpillar power systems equipment and engine components
• Prepare company and customer inspection appraisals reports and order replacement parts
• Prepare, inspect, operate marine engines & generators to meet customer expectations

Your Value

• Provide excellent mechanical troubleshooting & diagnostic assessments to help deliver best-in-class engine service repairs for our customers
• Analyze, troubleshoot, test and verify adjustments of marine engine & generator components to determine reusability in accordance to Caterpillar guidelines
• Have the tools and building blocks to make a career here at Louisiana Cat

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Technical training of marine engines
• Valid U.S. Driver's license with clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) preferred; Water Survival Training preferred
• Prior experience with Caterpillar engines highly preferred; MSHA certification is helpful
• Must own required tool inventory (Louisiana Cat offers exclusive Tooling Program, specifics discussed during interviews)
• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality

Schedule & Travel

• 50+ hour shift schedule; may require working hours outside standard work schedule for customer emergency calls (specifics discussed during interview)
• Frequent travel to customer sites with overnight stays including international travel (specifics discussed during interview)
• Requires physical movement, lifting, rotation & compliance with OSHA, HAZMAT, MSHA safety regulations

Pay

$60,000 - $120,000 yearly. The yearly range indicated is representative of the hourly rate, including typical overtime. This range is based on a technician's experience, skills, education and training. For technicians, overtime is typically calculated on a daily basis after 8 hours worked.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Employee Discounts
• Credit Union
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training