Marine Outboard Maintenance Mechanic

Marine Outboard Maintenance Mechanic Company Overview KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation’s security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, KMS has won multiple regional Top Workplaces awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

Position Summary

/ Objective: We are seeking a highly skilled Marine Outboard Mechanic who will modify, repair, and improve existing Mercury Marine outboard engines, marine generators, trailers, vehicle support equipment, and boat controls, and will assist in installing or upgrading new mechanical and electrical systems, and more.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Forecast, schedule, accomplish, document, perform maintenance and audit records associated with preventive and corrective maintenance on marine mechanical equipment and systems such as HVAC, electrical generators to include tier 1 -4 marine diesels including DEF systems, emission controls, cooling systems, fluids/filter changes, valve lash adjustment, start-up/shutdown, gasket replacement, engine health trend analysis, engine battery charging systems, open loop and closed loop hydraulic systems (including pumps, hoses, piping, fittings, filtering equipment, manually operated hydraulic valves, air operated hydraulic valves, electrically operated hydraulic valves, ”drive-by-wire” hydraulic equipment), potable water systems (including pumps, storage tanks, valves, filters), marine raw water ballast and firefighting systems (including pumps, transfer systems, piping, strainers, vents, air-blow-downs), globe valves, gate valves(rising and non-rising stem), plug-cock valves butterfly valves, compressed air systems (including compressors, regulators, filters, piping, fittings, hoses), ability to sound tanks and draw samples of fuel oil and hydraulic oil, potable water, and ballast.

Operate and mechanically maintain electric bridge cranes and hydraulic pedestal cranes (or experience with similar cranes) including travel/rotate/swing/trolley/hoist brakes, hoist drums, structural inspection, and load bearing/controlling parts inspection. Select and properly use rigging equipment (shackles/slings/swivel hoist rings/master links/ pear rings/ chain bridles/ wire rope slings/ pad-eyes) to perform complex lift and non-complex lifts with single cranes and multiple cranes.

Prepare and maintain crane equipment history/maintenance jackets per NAVFAC P-307. Perform duties of a crane rigger/crane operator/rigger in charge. Experience with lifting and pulling winch operation and maintenance is preferred as well. Perform work as assigned by a supervisor in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors.

Maintain a clean and organized shop. Lift and carry 50 plus pounds. Properly use PPE (eyewear, gloves, hearing protection, hardhat, clothing, safety toe shoes, personal floatation, fall protection harness/lanyards). Work well with others as a team and independently. Perform adequate custodial duties to maintain shop and facility cleanliness.

Must be able to complete and maintain a DOT medical/physical exam as required to operate forklifts and cranes, as well as pass a color vision exam to operate small boats. Must be comfortable working in a marine environment on or near the water, on boats, barges and piers, and making up mooring lines and shore power connections.

Operates, maintains and repairs M241 barge primary and auxiliary mechanical systems equipment including: two Detroit diesel 275 kw generators, two 30-ton DEMAG bridge cranes, one 22-ton Hydrapro pedestal crane, two electric Mc. Elroy mooring winches, LP service air compressor, fuel oil storage and transfer system, potable water storage and transfer system, raw water ballasting system, firefighting system, and Carrier HVAC system.

Required education and experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum 3-5 years of mechanical technician experience, with a proven background working on outboards, generators, and vehicles/trailers. Must hold a valid Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record to qualify as a Tow Vehicle Driver. Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred education and experience: Must hold a valid Washington State Boater Education Card and successfully qualify as a Company Boat Operator for water testing and vessel movement. Must possess the mechanical aptitude and safety mindset required to be trained, certified, and qualified as a CAT2 Crane Operator. Experience in standard facility maintenance (building repair, utilities, shop upkeep) is highly desired.

TS/SCI clearance or eligibility. Competencies: Organized Ability to work independently and as part of a team Problem-solving and analysis skills Technical capacity Adaptability in dynamic environments Additional eligibility requirements: Multifaceted Aptitude: Proven capability to adapt quickly and perform reliably across mechanical, operational, and facility maintenance roles.

Detail-oriented and organized. Excellent problem-solving ability. Ability to follow highly complex mechanical, facility, and safety directions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Work authorization/security clearance requirements: This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. Other Duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility: None Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Overtime as needed, typically 10% spread out over a year. Telework: Telework is not normally allowed. Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Benefits

and Additional Compensation KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program.

Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus. AAP/EEO Statement: KMS Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action Program. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants or employees needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.