Marine Engine Field Technician

Pay Rate: $ 35.50 / hour

We have partnered with a Machinery Manufacturing company in the Long Beach, CA area to provide them with a Marine Engine Field Technician. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Marine Engine Field Technician:

#1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

#2. 5+ years experience working with in board out board products (Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Cummins Mercruiser, OMC).

Responsibilities of theMarine Engine Field Technician:

Provide the highest level of service and factory support to Volvo Penta leisure craft, commercial vessels, and industrial equipment. This position includes, diagnosing and determining proper parts and labor efforts to arrive at solutions for Volvo Penta customers. This includes on site and travel to service equipment in the Pacific Northwest. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of marine systems and a basic knowledge of boats.

• Determines engine, drives, and controls condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests.
• Completes overhauls as well as other repairs and services identified during the diagnostic process.
• Installs and commissions Volvo Penta engines, drives and controls.
• Performs Volvo Penta propulsion system pre-delivery commissioning (PDC).
• Completes Volvo Penta preventative maintenance (hour and annual services).
• Works with vessel operator to verify performance by conducting sea trials and making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Maintains engine and vessel records with accurate documentation of service and repairs.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores value add opportunities.
• Communicates while on site with customer in a professional manner.
• Provides guidance, assistance, and training to apprentice marine technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Marine Engine Field Technician:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Strong Laptop/PC skills.
• Must work well independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals, operating instructions, and work orders.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Fluent with electrical multi-meters.
• Basic understanding of diesel engine electronic controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with technical support, sales, and management.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience working with in board out board products (Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Cummins Mercruiser, OMC).
• Technical schooling a plus.
• Experience operating a boat a plus.
• Experience with Vodia is a plus.
• Experience with integrating cockpit electronics with propulsion system is a plus.
• Washington state boaters card is a plus.

Other Key Requirements:

• 100% onsite, in-office role.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.
• Frequent travel within an assigned territory or area (AOR). May include travel outside of assigned region.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and must be insurable.
• Own a set of mechanics tools.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is a plus.
• Complete company provided manufacture training online and in person.
• A forklift certification is a plus.

Benefits of the Marine Engine Field Technician:

• Health insurance
• 15 Paid Time Off ("PTO") days
• 9 Paid Holiday's
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Parental Leave Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Jury Duty Pay
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program.

About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an accounting & technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm. We help our Clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast growth companies in the region. Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast growth company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/relevante.