Marine Maintenance Technician
Portsmouth, VA 
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Posted 44 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description
BMT Designers & Planners, Inc. (BMT) is seeking a Hull, Mechanical and Electric (HM&E) Maintenance Technician to provide repairs and maintenance and upgrades to Coast Guard (CG) small boats ranging from 18 to 65 feet.  Applicants must have experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hull maintenance, configuration and logistics problems on the following (but not limited to) systems: diesel engines, hydraulics, 12V & 24 V electrical distribution and control systems, boat mechanical and electrical systems, and hulls systems.  This position requires an individual that is a dependable, self-starter, who is team oriented, able to work independently, committed to safety and quality and providing high caliber customer support.  This is a SCA contract position. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Inspecting boats to identify HM&E repairs and verifying configuration that conform with work specifications and quality
  • Evaluating engineering problems and recommend solutions that represent a cost-benefit to the client
  • Installation, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of HM&E equipment and systems
  • Researching parts for maintenance/repair and overhaul of  HM&E boat equipment and recommend changes to maintenance practices to increase the reliability of the equipment
  • Towing boats as needed
  • Must provide own tools to perform routine and corrective maintenance on multiple platform types
Work Location: Portsmouth, VA

Travel: Occasional

Applicants must be U.S. citizen and reside in Hampton Roads, VA area. Company will not sponsor employment visa or relocation for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School diploma required
  • Specialty school training in maintenance of shipboard equipment and systems preferred. CG or U.S. Navy (USN) shipboard maintenance school training highly desirable
  • ABYC certification highly desirable
  • Welding and forklift certifications a plus
  • 5 – 10 years’ HM&E shipboard repair and maintenance experience required. CG or USN shipboard maintenance experience highly desirable
  • Knowledge of commercial and federal government equipment specifications and experience researching parts to comply with requirements is required
  • Experience with troubleshooting 12V & 24V electrical distribution systems and use of multi-meters, voltmeters, voltage testers, ammeters, ohmmeters, and other electrical testing tools is highly desirable
  • Experience towing boats and an excellent driving record.  Copy of current driving record required
  • Familiarity with launching, recovering, towing and operating various types of watercraft a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal/no oversight and with a multidisciplinary team to investigate and resolve technical mechanical issues and complete detail-oriented tasks on schedule is required
  • Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively communicate with leadership and team members and generate clear and concise technical reports
  • Commitment to continuous learning and to apply lessons learned to ongoing work
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Dependable, confident, action oriented, self-starter with a sense of integrity and committed to providing quality and high caliber client service to include anticipating and understanding needs, managing expectations and communicating results and/or challenges

BMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Affirmative Action Employer of M/F/Veterans/Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
05/01/2020
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
30-40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
Day
Salary and Benefits
$25.63
BMT is committed to attracting, training and retaining a diverse professional staff and offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5 to 10 years
Required Security Clearance
Secret
Security Clearance Note
Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance
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