Marine Technician

Position Summary:

The Marine Technician position is a shore side-based position. The qualified candidate supports a compressive program of maintenance and repair of the passenger vessels in the City Experiences' fleet of vessels. These vessels range in size and construction, are USCG inspected, and powered by mostly diesel engines. This position is based in Charlestown, Massachusetts for the Boston and North of Boston based fleet, and Quincy, Massachusetts for the Boston and South of Boston based fleet.

• Perform preventative maintenance on diesel engines and other machinery found on passenger vessels, including diesel main engines, diesel auxiliary generators, water jet propulsion equipment, marine reduction gears, hydraulic systems for steering, cranes, and thrusters.
• Perform heavy machinery maintenance and repair work including engine valve gear timings, injector changes, cylinder head and liner overhauls, and machinery rigging in and out of vessels.
• Perform water jet maintenance and repair while the vessel is in the water or in dry dock.
• Repair vessel and dockside plumbing, pipes, valves, tanks, and pumps.
• Repair vessel electrical systems, including generators, motors, control systems, sensors, and related wiring, and handle low voltage and battery powered starting, control, electronic control, and monitoring systems.
• Assist in dry dock repairs at the shipyards of the vessel, including drive lines, water jets, couplings, and shafts in support of shipyard personnel and/or the Port Engineer.
• Document and monitor maintenance and repair work through the company web-based structured maintenance and repair program.
• Participate in computer-based monitoring and input of maintenance tasks, work hours, and company training and documentation programs.
• Work the hours and shifts assigned by the Port engineer.
• Perform other marine maintenance and repair work either dock side or on the vessels as required by the Port Engineer.
• Participate in achieving the maintenance division goal of consistent vessel reliability through proper maintenance and repair practices.
• Additional job duties assigned.

• Unlicensed engine room machinery technicians with prior training and experience on motor vessels such as work boats, tugs, fishing vessels, passenger vessels, or U.S. Armed forces vessels.
• Diesel or heavy machinery mechanics from a trades institution, U.S. Armed forces, or other industries requiring hands‑on repair of engines and engine related systems.
• Basic computer skills and excellent communication skills.
• Strength and agility to safely lift over 50 lbs., and move about a moving passenger vessel, work in often tight spaces and around moving machinery; must be able to work outside at times in uncomfortable weather conditions.
• Ability to wear personal safety clothing and equipment such as hard hats, gloves, masks, life vests, etc., as necessary for safe work practices.
• Must be available to work weekends and all major holidays.