Mac Gregor – Let's shape the future together
We are seeking a hands‑on expert to perform repair, maintenance and service on critical marine equipment. This includes Mac Gregor’s and third‑party equipment such as shipboard cranes, hatch covers and deck machinery.
Your main discipline is hydraulic and mechanical, with a basic understanding of electric systems as a plus. Your commitment to quality and safety will be crucial in ensuring our customers’ vessels operate smoothly.
Other tasks and responsibilities- Diagnostics and troubleshooting of hydraulic and mechanical equipment
- Supervise and perform refurbishment, upgrades, inspections, preventive maintenance and corrective actions
- Identify service and spares sales opportunities and communicate them to the line manager to support all activities
- Support Service overall goals and budgets
- Prepare detailed service reports and documentation for all work performed
- Ensure that all activities comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS), QHSE and other rules and requirements according to Mac Gregor standards
Reporting directly to the Operations Superintendent, Operations, Americas and North Sea. The position will be based in Mac Gregor’s office in Norfolk, Virginia.
What you’ll need to succeedYou have a background in the merchant, offshore, naval or maritime industry, with a primary focus on hydraulic and mechanical equipment. Knowledge and experience in basic electronics are a plus.
On a personal level, we are looking for an independent professional who has the confidence to make decisions under pressure. Effective communication, flexibility and openness to new information are key to success in this role. The ideal candidate will enjoy hands‑on work and thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment.
Why Mac Gregor?Our people are behind every success. They create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.
IntegritySteers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders.
QualityIs valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences.
SafetyIs essential in everything we do.
What we offer:- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
- Company‑paid Short & Long‑Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
- Company‑paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
- 401k Plan – company currently matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan, 401k Plan – new employees are eligible to participate in 401k Plan on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment – plan participants are 100% “vested” immediately upon enrolling into plan
Salary ranges from $70,000 – $85,000 per year based on skills and experience. Plus overtime.
Additional informationDo you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Brent Daniel Rich, Operations Superintendent Operations, Americas and North Sea at
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