Marine Diesel Technician

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is expanding our facilities by adding four additional mechanical bays and 40,000 sqft of indoor heated storage.  We are looking for an experienced Marine Diesel Technician to join our team.  Applicants’ desired background to include diesel engine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and repowers, as well as familiarity with related vessel systems. Safe Harbor Kittery Point has two waterfront facilities in Kittery and Eliot, Maine that service, repair and store recreational and commercial vessels, power and sail, ranging from 18' to 50'.  We are dealers for Yanmar marine diesel engines and Cummins Onan generators.  OEM training opportunities are available and encouraged. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Inspect, maintain, and repair diesel power systems in boats, including rebuilds and repowers

·         Factory Training preferred

·         Basic decommissioning and commissioning of all engine and mechanical systems

·         Ability to troubleshoot and replace running gear issues

·         General understanding of marine electrical and plumbing components and ability to test, repair, and replace systems

·         Ability to generate budgeted time and material estimates

·         Ability to use logic, good ears and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues

·         Must possess own tools

·         Ability to develop customer relationships and work with other team members

·         Other duties as assigned by manager

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

•          Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.

•          Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area.

•          Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.

Technical and Physical Requirements 

•          High school diploma or equivalent preferred

•          Technical school training preferred

•          5 years’ experience preferred

•          ABYC and/or manufacturer certifications preferred

•          Ability to ascend and descend a ladder

•          Must carry own tools

•          Ability to work in confined spaces

•          Ability to lift 50 pounds

•          Basic boat handling skills required

•          Experience with both gas and diesel engines preferred

Minimum Soft Skill Qualifications 

·         Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company

·         Consistently treats others with dignity and respect

·         Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude

·         Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action

·         Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members

·         Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties

·         Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner

·         Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members

·         Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties

·         Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs

The Company

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/. #techniciancareers