Marine Mechanic

Job Summary :

The College of Natural and Computational Sciences at HPU is looking for a part-time Marine Mechanic. This role’s primary responsibilities are to perform duties and tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of the University’s inland / near coastal oceanographic research vessels to ensure operational readiness of the vessels and auxiliary equipment.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hands on experience maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting major vessel systems including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, navigational and communications systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain diesel and gasoline marine engines
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening tests as mandated by appropriate licensing authorities
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university or college relevant to area of responsibility
• Additional hands on, related training in a maritime or vocational school
• Knowledge of maintenance, operation and repair of pumps, compressors, generators, winches and other equipment common to research or similar vessels.
• Ability to design, fabricate and install parts and systems as necessary to meet the requirements of a small research or similar vessel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision
• Ability to visualize concepts presented verbally and in rough sketches
• Ability to follow an activity, project, or plan of action through implementation

Other Qualifications :

• Must be available to work on weekends, and evenings and extended hours as necessary
• Able to work in a non-stable environment (i.e., pitching, heaving, rolling decks); in rain, hot sun, or strong winds.
• Must regularly walk, bike and / or travel by skiff to the worksite.
• Requires physical wherewithal and the ability to stand, utilize hand-eye coordination, and pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Minors on Campus policy
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary
• This position may be considered an essential position with report to work obligations depending on the type of emergency, campus closure, or evacuation.

Key Responsibilities :

1.Carries out preventive and corrective maintenance of University research vessels (75%)

• Inspects vessel systems and equipment to identify malfunctions or other problems
• Conducts repairs to vessel machinery, engines, generators, shipboard systems, electrical systems, etc.
• Performs repairs and approved modifications to engineering systems and other mechanical systems
• Carries out regular maintenance routines and special projects of sanding, painting, caulking and sealing to maintain the vessel’s structural integrity and appearance
• Designs, fabricates and installs parts and systems as necessary to meet the requirements of a small research vessel
• Performs routine cleaning of the vessel’s interior spaces and exterior surfaces
• Actively participates in the semi-annual dry dock maintenance

2.Establishes and maintains a preventative maintenance program for marine engines, systems and related marine equipment (20%)

• Responsible for keeping logs, records and reports of all maintenance projects scheduled, in progress and completed
• Selects and secures parts, supplies and equipment for the vessel in accordance with university purchasing regulations

3.Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.