Master Marine Technician​/Senior Marine Technician

Description

Location:

532 Central Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Compensation: $30–$45 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and demonstrated skill

Schedule:

40hrs. per week guaranteed. Shop hours are 7am-3:30pm

We are a growing, independent marine service business with a team of approximately 14 technicians and 5 office staff. We provide boat repair, maintenance, rigging, commissioning, reconditioning, and technical support for both new and used boats.

We are looking for an experienced Master Marine Technician / Senior Marine Technician to join our team and serve as one of our highest-level technical resources.

This is a hands-on position for an experienced marine professional who enjoys solving difficult problems, performing quality work, and helping other technicians develop their skills. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of marine electrical and vessel systems and/or extensive outboard engine experience.

Candidates with ABYC Electrical and Systems certifications and/or manufacturer certifications from Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, or other major marine manufacturers are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Diagnose and repair complex marine electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and vessel-system problems.
• Troubleshoot difficult and intermittent electrical and electronic issues.
• Diagnose 12V/24V DC and 120V/240V AC marine electrical systems.
• Diagnose charging, starting, battery, shore-power, inverter, charger, generator, and related systems.
• Diagnose and repair outboard engines and propulsion systems.
• Perform advanced engine rigging, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Diagnose steering, trim, tilt, throttle, shift, and control systems.
• Install and troubleshoot marine electronics and NMEA 2000 networks.
• Perform electrical and systems installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Conduct sea trials and on-water diagnostic testing when required.
• Perform commissioning, decommissioning, winterization, and seasonal service.

Our technicians work on both customer-owned boats and boats within our sales operation.

You will:

• Commission and prepare new boats for delivery.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections and quality-control checks.
• Diagnose and correct problems discovered during new-boat commissioning.
• Inspect and repair used boats being prepared for resale or trade.
• Assist management in identifying mechanical, electrical, and systems issues on prospective inventory.
• Help determine appropriate repair priorities and estimated labor requirements.

You will be one of the most experienced technical resources in our shop.

Responsibilities include:

• Helping other technicians diagnose difficult problems.
• Sharing knowledge and best practices with less experienced technicians.
• Assisting technicians with complex electrical, systems, and engine diagnostics.
• Reviewing difficult or unusual repairs when requested.
• Helping establish consistent standards for workmanship and quality.
• Staying current with manufacturer service information, technical bulletins, recalls, and new technology.
• Serving as a technical liaison between technicians, service personnel, management, manufacturers, and customers when appropriate.

This is not primarily a supervisory position. We are looking for someone who wants to remain a highly skilled, productive technician while naturally serving as a technical leader within the shop.

We strongly value professional certifications and manufacturer training.

Preferred qualifications include:

• ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
• ABYC Marine Systems Certification
• ABYC Master Technician credentials, where applicable
• Mercury…