Mobile Marine Technician

ABOUT RED HOSPITALITY & LEISURERED Hospitality & Leisure (Experience RED) is a multi-vertical marine and hospitality operator headquartered in the U.S. Virgin Islands. We run charter operations, ferry services, transportation, destination management (DMC), and concession services across St. Thomas and St. John in partnership with properties including the Westin St. John, Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, Frenchman's Reef, and Hampton by Hilton.

Our fleet spans offshore catamarans, high-speed ferries, center consoles, and personal watercraft — operating across two islands and multiple partner destinations year-round. We are a fast-moving, operationally intensive company and we build careers for people who thrive in dynamic marine environments.

THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Mobile Marine Technician to serve as a roving fleet-support specialist across our multi-destination operations. This is a hands-on, independent role requiring strong diagnostic and repair skills on both inboard diesel and outboard gasoline powerplants, as well as supporting systems including electrical, hydraulics, and drivetrain components.

You will rotate between deployment locations — St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, Turks & Caicos, and Key West, FL — on a structured 10-days-on / 5-days-off schedule. Travel, accommodations, and per diem are provided while on deployment.

SCHEDULE & DEPLOYMENT STRUCTURERotation: 10 consecutive days on assignment / 5 days off Deployment Locations:
St. Thomas USVI, St. John USVI, Turks & Caicos, Key West FLTravel:
Flights, ground transfers, and lodging provided during all on-rotation periods

Per Diem:
Provided for meals and incidentals while on deployment

Candidates must be based within commuting distance of a qualifying home airport (see Residency & Travel Requirements below). RED will coordinate all travel logistics — your responsibility is to be ready to fly on rotation start dates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Diagnose and repair inboard diesel engines across catamaran, ferry, and center console hull types

Diagnose and repair outboard gasoline engines (primarily Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki platforms)
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs

Troubleshoot and repair marine electrical systems, bilge systems, and instrumentation

Conduct pre-season and post-season commissioning/decommissioning across fleet

Coordinate parts procurement, maintain parts inventory logs, and manage vendor relationships on-site Support haul-out coordination and work with boatyard partners as needed

Document all service work in maintenance logs; update fleet status reports daily

Communicate proactively with on-site operations managers and coordinate with shore-based fleet management

Maintain a safe, organized mobile work environment; comply with all OSHA and marine safety standards

Respond to urgent vessel breakdowns and service calls during deployment windowsPASSPORT & INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThis position involves regular international travel. Candidates must meet all of the following requirements before their first deployment and maintain them throughout employment:

Required Travel Documentation Valid U.S. passport (or equivalent for eligible non-U.S. nationals) — required before start date Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond each travel date at all times

Turks & Caicos (British Overseas Territory):
Entry via valid passport; U.S. citizens do not require a visa for stays under 90 days

Key West, FL:
Domestic travel — no passport required, but passport is the recommended  all company air travel

St. Thomas & St. John USVI: U.S. territory — U.S. citizens do not need a passport, but a passport is strongly recommended for seamless travel across all rotation destinations

Any required visas, work permits, or entry documentation for non-U.S. nationals must be obtained and maintained at the candidate's own responsibility

Candidates must not have travel restrictions (outstanding warrants, immigration holds, or criminal history) that would prevent entry into any deployment destinationRED Hospitality & Leisure will not sponsor international work visas. All candidates must be…