Job description
Explorer Marine Services is hiring a Yacht Technician / Engineer to join our team. This position is suited to candidates with real, hands-on experience in the mechanical or electrical fields who are seeking to make the transition into the marine industry. This role is local and does not require any travel outside of San Diego.
What is a yacht technician?
Yacht technicians are versatile mechanics trained to tackle the repair and installation of a variety of mechanical and electrical systems onboard vessels ranging from 30 to 100 feet in length. Once trained, successful technicians are prepared to make repairs ranging from engines (diesel, gasoline), to refrigeration, to electrical (A/C and D/C systems), to plumbing, to hydraulics and other mechanical systems of many kinds.
A Unique Opportunity
If you have an existing skillset in a mechanical or electrical field and have strong technical troubleshooting skills, a career in yacht repair is one with immense upside, and we are willing to invest in you to help build your career in this industry. No two days are the same when you’re working on yachts, and the combination of mechanical and electrical systems offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded technical skillset that is transferable to any industry. If you have the skills and are ready to level up your skillset earning potential, we want to speak with you.
Job Responsibilities
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues onboard yachts, often in space-restricted environments
- Performing preventative maintenance tasks such as engine and generator services
- Fabricating materials to effectively make repairs when the situation calls for it
- Thinking on your feet to solve problems in the field, sometimes with limited resources
- Working with teammates to accomplish customer and company goals
Requirements for this role include:
- A desire to work on and around boats, and the ocean in general
- Verifiable mechanical or electrical skills with demonstrable hands-on experience
- Strong communication skills and high integrity
- A desire to learn about new mechanical systems
- An operable vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Ability to move in and around small spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs when necessary
About Us
Explorer Marine is one of the foremost yacht management and repair companies in San Diego. We have served yacht owners in the area since 1998 and continue to deliver unparalleled service to our customers, while investing in our employees to help them advance their careers. Explorer Marine is an authorized dealer for Seakeeper (roll-stabilizing gyroscope), Fischer Panda generators, Victron energy, and other manufactures on which our team receives factory training.
Benefits include:
- Health insurance, 401K
- Up to two weeks of accrued PTO
- 5 days of sick per year
- Paid holidays
- No night, weekend, or holiday work
- Work on and around the ocean and luxury yachts
- Master a valuable trade with high, consistent demand
- Consistent on-the-job training opportunities to advance your career
- Work for San Diego’s most professional yacht services company
Pay
Starting pay from $25-$40/hr depending on experience, with room to grow.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
Application Question(s):
- What is the most challenging repair you've ever had to make? Please explain how you approached the job and how it turned out.
- Why would you be an asset to Explorer Marine Services?
- What attracted you to this position?
- Explorer Marine is looking to invest in candidates who want a career, not just a job. Is this something you could see yourself doing long-term?
Experience:
- yacht: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Diego, CA 92106: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
