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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
| POSITION TITLE: | MARINE MECHANIC |
| DEPARTMENT | MWR MARINA |
| POSITION REPORT TO: | MARINA SUPERVISOR |
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the preventive maintenance, preoperational check and testing of all MWR motorized boats.
- The incumbent performs diagnosing of problems, repairs and operational test of all types of Marina recreational craft with Digital Throttle and shift System (DTS) Verado mercury outboard engines.
- Performs minor and major repairs, overhaul, removal, replacement, installation, alignment, operational tests, adjustments of components, accessories, propulsion sand auxiliary systems of powered boats to include but not limited to both outboard and inboard gasoline and diesel engines.
- Accomplishes repairs, removal, installation and testing of low voltage electrical system of the watercraft. Uses shop tools and equipment such as digital engine analyzer, battery tester, computer diagnostic system (CDS), battery charger, multi-testers, grinders, drills, gauges, micrometers, calipers and other related shop maintenance equipment. Installs and removes small outboard engines or sailboats as per customer’s request and provides safety line on outboards.
- Certifies sea worthiness of powered boats prior to get underway.
- Initiates material request for outboard/inboard engines and boats to maintain an acceptable level of material support.
- Performs watercraft and Marina facility cleaning and securing after completion of boat maintenance/ repair works.
- Secures hazardous materials after each usage for safety of all MWR personnel and patrons.
- The incumbent always adheres to all industrial and afloat safety procedures and requirements.
- Provide briefing to Marina patrons concerning boating safety and local regulations ad required.
- Reports discrepancies and safety hazards immediately to Marina supervisor or Manager.
- Performs other duties /tasks as required.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have knowledge in the marina engineering field, gasoline/diesel engine propulsion systems and outboard / inboard engines.
- Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, operation, and maintenance manuals.
- Must possess a valid driver’s License.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
- Outboard/Inboard Engine Training, Diesel Engine Training
- Powered Boat Operations
- Adult First Aid, CPR/AED certification
- Star Customer service Training
EDUCATION:
Must be High School graduate.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have ten (10) years’ experience as marine outboard/ inboard engine mechanic.
Basic terms of the job offer.
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $600.30 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday, will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
- Updated covid vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Salient Features
| Experience Required | 10 Years |