Marine Mechanic

Under general supervision, performs work in repairing and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment on passenger ferries, and tug. Reports to the Marine Maintenance Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on passenger ferries, tug, and barge during scheduled down periods or in an emergency.
• Services and rebuilds diesel engines, removes props and shafts, repairs and reinstalls and paints boats in accordance with established schedule.
• Operates all equipment involved in the performance of engine rebuilds, shaft and prop replacement.
• Maintains inventory of repair parts and supplies and purchases required parts to conform to inventory standards under the authority of the Marine Maintenance Superintendent.
• Utilizes the marine maintenance system, prepares and records maintenance reports on each vessel when problems are identified and work performed.
• Responds to after hour's emergency calls for repairs to all vessels as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a high school or equivalent.
• Supplemented by vocational training in motor repair, diesel engines or related area and two years of mechanical repair experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Bald Head Island Limited 2023