Marine Engine Technician​/Mechanic

Mustang Cat - Houston, 12800 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Marine Field Service Technician/Mechanic – Southeast Texas

Marine Diesel Technician | Marine Field Service Mechanic | Boat Engine Repair | Marine Generator Technician

Mustang Cat is urgently hiring skilled Marine Field Service Technicians/Mechanics to support our Marine Services division. This role plays a vital part in keeping vessels running smoothly across the Gulf Coast and inland waterways by providing expert diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on Caterpillar marine engines and generators.

If you're experienced in boat engine repair or have a background working as a marine diesel technician
, this is a high-impact opportunity with a respected name in industrial and marine power systems.

As a Marine Field Service Mechanic
, you’ll inspect, diagnose, and repair Caterpillar marine engines and generators aboard vessels and at port facilities. You’ll be trusted to perform field-based service with minimal supervision while ensuring safe and reliable equipment operation.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and repair marine diesel engines and generator systems
• Perform in-field engine overhauls and marine power unit service
• Troubleshoot electronic engine control systems
• Deliver service excellence directly onboard marine vessels
• Communicate professionally with vessel owners, captains, and customers
• Document service actions and support safety-first field operations

• Must own proper tools required for marine engine repair
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree or technical certification preferred - (Military or relevant field experience will also be considered)
• Experience servicing diesel engines and performing generator repair
• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic marine control systems
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer skills for service documentation

Join us EVERY FRIDAY from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.

Mustang Cat is a licensed Caterpillar dealer that provides new and used construction equipment, machinery, power systems, rentals, servicing, and more. If you’re passionate about all you do, we want you to work with us. Start a career with Mustang Cat!

Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mustang Cat - Houston, 12800 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas, United States of America