Mechanic

Summary

Perform mechanical and technical work on diesel and gas engines and generators, marine jet and standard propulsion systems, and small vessel and outboard systems on vessels ranging from 19-200 plus feet. You must be able to lead small teams during repair projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot diesel, gas and propane engines, generators, jets, shaft and propellers.
• Install pumps, build brackets.
• Install piping, fabricate manifolds and install bathroom fixtures.
• Run fuel lines, wiring harnesses, control cables associated with marine engine installation.
• Rebuild various diesel engines.
• Line up engines in new vessel builds for drive lines, exhaust and saltwater plumbing.
• Lead a small team during remote repairs
• Able and willing to travel to other ports in Southeast Alaska for repairs as needed.
• Able to receive direction from and provide feedback to manager regarding job status, problems, solutions or adjustments to the plan.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Diesel Mechanic technical training or 3 years in-depth diesel mechanic experience.
• Experience working with electronics and wiring systems.
• Always present a professional and friendly attitude to guests and crew.
• Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Repair and installation of electronics system.
• Boat plumbing experience.
• Heavy equipment operation (including forklift, tractor and travel lift).
• Welding experience (steel, stainless and aluminum)
• Associates Degree.
• Industrial Mechanic (3 years).
• Driver license.
  
  

Traits and Characteristics

• Ability to work unsupervised while demonstrating leadership skills in a team environment.
• Adaptive to learning new skills and knowledge.
• Adaptive to changes in a progressive work environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Great foresight and problem-solving skills.
• Must be honest, courteous, and reliable and maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Positive, personable, and professional demeanor.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work within a diverse workforce.
• Strong record of being organized, dependable and punctual.
  
  

Work Environment

• Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Work in a warehouse. May be dusty, colder environment, occasional outdoor work. Expect occasional overtime.
• Must adhere to Allen Marine, Inc., & Affiliated Companies United States Coast Guard Consortium Drug & Alcohol Policies & Procedures.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Work in a warehouse/industrial environment. May be dusty, colder environment, occasional outdoor work.
• This is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with a diverse workforce.
• Flex hours, occasional overtime.
• Work sometimes performed outdoors, all times of year.
• Some travel required (up to 25%).
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel to the vessels in Alaska and extended stay up to 5 months on board is required.
• Environmental conditions generally include cool inside temperature, low to high level inside lighting, moderate to loud noise levels, all weather conditions, frequent use of required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to walk on uneven deck surfaces crossing from vessel to vessel.
• Physically able to climb a 7-foot vertical ladder and fit through a 28-inch escape hatch.
• Able to lift 80 pounds.
• Able to wear PPE such as a respirator, safety glasses and hearing protection
  
  

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