Marine Mechanic​/Electrical Technician

The employee shall provide Support Services for maintenance, overhaul and upkeep of rigid hull inflatable boats for the USCG. The candidate must be able to support services for nonsupervisory work involving the dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, and installing of a wide variety of marine machinery, equipment, and systems. The service is for systems such as propulsion machinery, propellers, etc.

The work requires a practical knowledge of the mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components of diverse marine machinery and their attachments.

This includes detailed knowledge of the operating characteristics of the involved machinery, equipment, and systems; their functional relationships; the applicable installation and repair procedures, methods, and trade practices; and the unique environmental conditions under which work is performed aboard marine craft, for example, the lack of space between bulkheads and decks and the proximity of one type of machinery to another.

• Collaborate with a team performing mechanical repairs and maintenance on USCG vessels.
• Perform equipment and component assessments and repairs; identify failures and potential failures; assess the condition of boats and components.
• Perform repairs and replacements of small boat sponson collar systems.
• Perform all manner of mechanical and electrical repairs and replacements of trailer components.
• Perform regular scheduled boat maintenance including oil and filter changes.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, installation, and testing.
• Grease moving parts as required.
• Replace components on boats and trailers.
• Clean equipment and maintain safety gear.
• Repair components when required.
• Conduct operational testing and quality inspections; test boats prior to delivery.
• Process Maintenance Procedure Cards.
• Order parts as needed.
• Manage progress and ensure work is performed correctly and on time according to USCG standards and contractual guidelines.
• Inform management of progress status and requirements.
• Transport boats using the company‑provided vehicle to pick up and deliver boats to and from client locations around the continental United States.
• Launch and recover boats for testing and evaluation.
• Operate a forklift safely.

• Familiar with Mercruiser Bravo series outdrives.
• Familiar with Caterpillar Marine diesel engines.
• Familiar with Mercury outboard engines.
• Familiar with Hamilton jet drives.
• Familiar with Cummins QSB 6.7 marine engines.
• Familiar with other various marine propulsion diesels under 300 hp.
• Familiar with DC systems and schematics.

• Marine Mechanic: 5 years (Required).

• Travel is required for this position. Travel will occur up to 10% of the time. Full per diem and company‑paid travel is provided.

• Must pass a standard background check.

• Must be able to work in an office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperatures.
• Lifting and moving of materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one‑man lift.

• This task shall be performed in the Industrial Park Area in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at our boat warehouse and repair facility.
• Virginia Beach, VA 23462:
  Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required).

• 8‑hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.

Solvere offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The Solvere benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families. Solvere also includes basic life insurance plus short‑ and long‑term disability for the employee. Employees may elect to enroll in our company's 401(k) plan. Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays. Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.

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Solvere Technical Group is committed to non‑discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.