Outside Mechanic

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Outside Mechanic is responsible for engine maintenance on all floating equipment. They are responsible for daily checks on all equipment and their mechanical parameters and the recording of all information. The Outside Mechanic assists the Chief Engineer and completes any duties requested that help to prevent engine or mechanical failures.

This position will be under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer.

• Daily maintenance and inspections on all equipment
• Respond to downed equipment, assess situations and repairs that are needed
• Follow and execute preventative maintenance schedule
• Lead and train engineering crew on proper operations of equipment
• Report to Chief and Captain of any and all repairs needed to properly schedule down time
• Maintain daily logs of equipment checks and maintenance records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State / Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The employee must have :

diesel engines, hydraulic systems, air compressors, centrifuge pumps, gear pumps, positive displacement pumps, lube oil / fuel separators, anchor winches - electrical / hydraulic.

PREFERRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, a Mechanic must also be capable of :