Marine Technician

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Marine Technician to join our team at Azimut Benetti Americas. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical knowledge and hands-on experience in marine systems, including AC / DC electrical systems, hydraulics, propulsion, air conditioning, monitoring and navigation systems, fiberglass, structural components, and mechanical systems.

This role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of these complex systems on our yachts. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in all aspects of their work.

If you have a passion for marine technology and a dedication to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

General Accountabilities

• Utilizes diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical problems.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance on marine mechanical systems, including oil changes, filter replacements and coolant inspections to ensure smooth operation.
• Collaborates closely with project staff, including technicians, marinas, shipyards, vendors, subcontractors, and office personnel, to develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Directly oversees subcontractors, providing guidance to ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets, while also actively engaging in technical tasks and utilizing tools as necessary.
• Perform hands-on repairs on products and projects managed, demonstrating expertise, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Confers with project subcontractors to provide technical advice and to resolve issues as they arise.
• Keeps detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, services, and parts inventory to facilitate efficient workflow and ensure compliance with regulations.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

• Associate degree, or technical degree.
• 5 years of proven experience as marine technician.
• Advanced technical knowledge of marine systems e.g. AC / DC electricity, hydraulics, propulsion, air conditioning, monitor and navigation system, fiberglass, structural and mechanics.
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Familiar with repair and refit on vessels.
• Professional working proficiency of Spanish and Italian language.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and technical skills.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and repair equipment.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Computer proficiency of Microsoft Office suite, email communication, and data visualization.
• Excellent customer relation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Critical thinking, coordination, monitoring and multitasking.
• Active listening, judgment and decision making.

Work Environment

• Outdoor setting
• Holds meetings in outside weather conditions such as boatyards and marinas.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to travel as required domestically and internationally.

Position Type

• Full Time.
• Non-Exempt.
• Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL.
• Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (60-minute break for lunch).

Weekend availability.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay : $33.65 - $38.46 per hour
• Paid time off : 6 sick days, 10 vacation days, 2 personal days and 7 holidays.
• Health insurance : 100% company-paid employee-only and 50% of dependents’
• Short term and long-term disability insurance : 100% company-paid employee-only.
• Vision insurance : employee-paid vision insurance, employee-only.
• Dental insurance : employee-paid dental plan, employee-only.
• Retirement plan : Eligible after 2 years of employment. 100% match up to 3% of total compensation.

Benefits are applied in accordance with company policy and may be changed or removed at any time.

Azimut Benetti Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.