Senior Marine Technician

About the role

This position is under the direct supervision of the Marine Assets Marine Engineer to assist in the planning and budgeting of all maintenance and repairs of the Port's boats.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Preventive Maintenance Plan for all marine assets
• Oversees performance of Marine Technicians who complete preventative maintenance, calibrations, adjustments and minor repairs to the main propulsion diesel engines, generators, auxiliary pumps, outboard motors, fire pumps, fire suppression systems, pneumatic/hydraulic systems and electronics
• Maintains equipment history records
• Reads, interprets and follows owner's manual/manufacturers maintenance recommendations
• Researches parts, materials and equipment necessary to complete jobs
• Ensures accurate, up-to-date inventory of tools and equipment
• Directs and trains assigned team in daily general preventative maintenance
• Assures mechanics’ work area, tools and equipment are cleaned upon completion of assignments
• Ensures team members are properly attired daily with proper protective equipment
• Plans work accordingly while taking into account importance of asset versus prevailing weather conditions
• Plans and projects needs and changes to meet anticipated shifting conditions and performs other marine asset duties as required by the Marine Engineer
• Adheres to PCCA policy and department procedures
• Maintains good employee relations and promotes teamwork
• Promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations
• Drives Port-owned vehicles as necessary to complete assigned tasks

Requirements

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Formal marine diesel engine repair school preferred or similar work history will be considered
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment

Qualifications

The preferred candidate for this position should be an organized, thorough, and disciplined individual with a focus on maintaining integrity in support of the PCCA.

• Caterpillar C18 and Cummins QSC marine diesel engines
• Suzuki Outboards
• Caterpillar and Westerbeke diesel generators
• 24V and 12V DC shipboard electrical systems
• Firefighting foam pump systems
• 5+ years marine diesel technician experience desired
• Experience with marine preventative maintenance systems

Skills

• Ability to speak, read and write English, interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals
• Ability to write reports/correspondence, and speak effectively before employees
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate in a clear and concise manner with other mechanics, technicians, supervisors and management team
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Hands-on, self-motivator with an excellent work-ethic approach and strong technical knowledge and skills
• Effective collaboration, partnership and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other applications

Physical Job Functions

Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• Must be able to maintain balance while underway on a boat
• Ability to work in a general office environment, and on a work site with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels and working at heights
• Ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel-toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions