Boat Maintenance Technician – Outboard Engines

Description

Location: Latin America (OCONUS)
Employment Type: Short-Term / Temporary with Potential for Long-Term Employment

Compensation: $10,000–$13,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications, plus per diem
Travel: Frequent OCONUS travel required; must be available to deploy on short notice
Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Anchor Innovation is seeking an experienced Boat Maintenance Technician / Maritime Systems Technician to support small-craft maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational readiness requirements in Latin America and other OCONUS locations as required
.

This is a hands‑on field position for an experienced marine technician who can independently assess vessel problems, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, complete repairs, and return equipment to an operationally ready condition.

The primary focus is outboard-powered small craft
, with a strong preference for technicians experienced with Mercury Marine outboards and associated diagnostic systems.

This position initially supports a short-term operational requirement
. Strong performers may be considered for longer-term employment based on future workload, contract requirements, and company needs.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on small boats and associated marine equipment.
• Inspect, service, troubleshoot, repair, and replace outboard engines and supporting systems.
• Perform scheduled and periodic engine maintenance in accordance with OEM requirements.
• Perform oil and filter changes, fuel-system servicing, cooling-system maintenance, spark plug replacement, lower-unit servicing, impeller replacement, anode replacement, and other routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot fuel, cooling, lubrication, steering, control, starting, charging, and auxiliary systems.
• Diagnose engine performance issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct pre-operational, post-operational, and periodic vessel inspections.
• Identify deficiencies affecting safety, reliability, or operational readiness.
• Perform operational checks and testing following maintenance or repair.
• Support vessel preservation, corrosion prevention, hardware replacement, and general small-craft maintenance as required.

• Troubleshoot 12V/24V marine electrical systems.
• Diagnose battery, charging, starting, wiring, connection, breaker, relay, switch, gauge, and control-system issues.
• Use multimeters, OEM diagnostic equipment, and other troubleshooting tools to isolate faults.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, service procedures, and OEM documentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues affecting engines and installed vessel equipment.
• Support cable routing, connectors, equipment mounting, and minor equipment installation as required.
• Conduct system checks following maintenance, repair, or equipment replacement.

• Provide responsive maintenance support at deployed and remote operating locations.
• Respond to vessel casualties and readiness issues with limited advance notice.
• Apply systematic troubleshooting methods to identify and isolate root causes.
• Determine whether repairs can be completed in the field or require additional OEM/vendor support.
• Coordinate technical issues with customer personnel, operators, engineers, vendors, and other support personnel.
• Support maintenance during operational events and mission requirements.
• Assist with vessel launch, recovery, movement, staging, fueling, and preparation when required.
• Work independently with limited supervision in field and waterfront environments.
• Adapt to changing operational requirements, schedules, and priorities.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service histories, inspection results, and equipment status.
• Document discrepancies, troubleshooting actions, repairs, parts usage, and final resolution.
• Identify required replacement parts, consumables, tools, and maintenance materials.
• Assist with parts research, sourcing, and identification of appropriate OEM components.
• Maintain accountability and serviceability of assigned tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Monitor upcoming scheduled maintenance requirements and service intervals.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and provide feedback to improve reliability and…