Marine Diesel Mechanic

You’ll Love Working with us:

Metson Marine Services, Inc (MMSI) has been dedicated to providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and ocean environmental services for the past 37 years. Over those 37 years, MMSI has expanded its business to both commercial and government contracting. Since 1984 the Metson Companies have owned and/or operated a fleet of work boats, including Platform Support, Crew Boats, Oil Spill Response, Diving & ROV Support, Ocean Survey, and other Special Missions. Since 1997, MMSI has operated and maintained a diverse fleet of Government owned ships, vessels, and small craft.

Core Values:

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to:

Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel

Protecting our vessels and facilities

Protecting the environment

• Meeting or exceeding customer requirements

Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.

How you would make an impact/key responsibilities:

Join the dynamic MMSI team as a Marine Diesel Mechanic responsible for performing maintenance and repairs. This position is located at our Regional Boat Maintenance Center in Woodbine, GA. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tests engine, transmission, rigging, propeller, navigational, and related systems to diagnose malfunctions following installation, using various measuring instruments.

• Mechanic will be removing, machining, repairing, testing, cleaning, hydraulic flushing and reinstalling shafting, propellers, sea chests, foundations, winches, hoists, davits, deck equipment, pumps, valves and bearings.

• Installs and tests engines, steering gear, sanitation and refrigeration systems, electrical systems and accessories, electronic components and accessories, hardware, trim, and related components, following manufacturer's instructions and drawings.

• Be able to read, examine and understand, repair or installation work orders, drawings, and specifications, utilizing knowledge based on past experience to determine extent of repairs required or modifications necessary for installation of equipment, accessories, and hardware.

• Positions and secures blocking at bottom and sides of vessels according to size, weight, and weight distribution of vessels, using fasteners, hand tools, and power tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

· 18 Years of Age

· US Citizen

Be able to perform the responsibilities above.

Specialized Skill sets a plus

Physical Demands

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

· The physical demands include ability to concentrate on tasking, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.

Work Environment:

· Outdoor environment including hot, humid working conditions

· Use of Hazardous Materials and Pressurized Systems

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours worked are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m but can expect extended days or additional days based on current workload. Opportunities for overtime.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements’ right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.