Marine Service Technician

Mackay Marine is a global marine electronics service company with more than 470 employees and 47 service depots in seventeen (17) countries, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. For over fifty (50) years Mackay has sold, installed, and serviced navigation and communication equipment onboard commercial hi-seas and naval ships, ferries, and commercial fishing vessels.

Mackay’s sustains its industry-leading position by employing and hiring people who enjoy what they do, investing in ongoing factory training, and by offering competitive salaries, overtime, and benefits such as paid time off, affordable health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, a 401K with employer match, and a company paid pension plan.

Mackay Marine has an opening for an experienced Marine Service Engineer (MSE), for our depot located in Deer Park, TX. Individuals with the skills and qualifications outlined below are encouraged to apply. (TJD)

Marine Service Engineer Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, the Marine Service Engineer (MSE) will install, service, and repair marine electronic equipment on-board ships. The technician will test, adjust, and troubleshoot components, and antennas as well as loading, updating, and modifying software. The MSE will utilize their knowledge of electronic theory and circuitry to address a variety of technical problems. The MSE will make intelligent use of complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals to accurately achieve assignments and upon completion, will compose a detailed service report.

Types of equipment serviced:

• Radars
• ECDIS
• Satcoms
• HF and VHF Radios
• GPS
• Gyro compasses
• Autopilots
• Sounders
• Sonars

Marine Service Engineer Requirements

• 3 years of MSE, MET, ET, or AT experience in commercial shipping and/or acquired in the Navy, Coast Guard, or Marines.
• Associate degree or equivalent training, and experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and application.
• Valid FCC General License with Radar Endorsement and GMDSS Radio Operator Maintainer License preferred.
• Be physically fit. Work environment often involves carrying 20–40 lbs., climbing ladders and masts, and exposure to weather.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.

Mackay is an EEO employer, a veterans-friendly organization, and veterans with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a thorough background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• MARINE ELECTRONICS: 3 years (Required)
• Field service: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• TWIC (Preferred)
• GMDSS (Preferred)

Location:

• Deer Park, TX (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33