Marine Mechanic

*Marine Mechanic- MacGREGOR- Hampton, VA * *\*\*Now Offering Sign-On Bonus\*\* * *Salary: Starting @ $65k/year (salary + overtime and per diem)* >Service Engineers will train in Hampton, VA and have the option to work remote following training.
>Seeking candidates who are willing to travel 50-75% (up to 200 days per year) *Who is MacGREGOR?* MacGregor – designed to perform with the sea Ambition drives us We shape the marine and offshore industries through the development, supply and support of world-leading cargo and load handling products, services and solutions.
Working together with ship owners, operators and builders, we innovate, design and develop solutions that last for a lifetime.
Our work starts from understanding the industry landscape and our customers’ needs.
It continues with designing value-creating solutions and providing lifetime support through on-site and remote services focused on maximizing safety and operational performance, and minimizing unplanned downtime.
*MacGREGOR offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:* * Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance effective your first day of employment * Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses * Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability * Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children) * Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time * 401k Plan -matches a percentage of employee contributions into the 401K plan, * Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more….
MacGREGOR shapes the offshore and marine industries by offering world-leading engineering solutions and services with a strong portfolio of MacGregor, Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex brands.
Shipbuilders, owners and operators are able to optimize the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with us.
Shape your journey onboard and offboard with us *Purpose of Position:* To perform and supervise service activities (refurbishment, upgrades, preventative maintenance and corrective actions) on MacGREGOR and equivalent equipment.
Maintaining productive team and customer relationships as well as ensuring Best Practices are applied in all service related activities.
*Accountabilities:* _Engineering Knowledge:_ * Stay up to date with technical developments (where appropriate related to new types of hydraulics, electrics, electronics, etc.
- applicable to MacGREGOR equipment) * Stay up to date with internal service bulletins and other technical information * Stay up to date with technical specifications of MacGREGOR Project Management: * Understand Customer/MacGREGOR/Branch/Service Manager’s requirements and expectations * Coordinate any subcontracted assignments and report any non-compliance * Make decisions about required action up to agreed authority levels and communicate with Service Manager * Clarify response and completion time required according to circumstances * Understand scope of reporting required * Edit personal daily activity reports * Inspect daily activity reports of subcontracted team members * Review onboard ship’s spare parts inventory (if applicable) _Team Management:_ * Delegate work to subcontracted teams * Communicate and monitor all safety and quality requirements (person and site related) * Conduct regular meetings with subcontracted team and superiors.
* Monitor performance and provide support * Report and take any necessary corrective actions related to unacceptable performance, behavior and/or non-compliance.
_Managing the Customer:_ * Understand and comply with the requirements of the Cargotec Customer Satisfaction Code of Practice.
_Risk Management:_ * Protect self and others * Follow all site safety rules, agreed working practices and environmental requirements * Communicate information to Service Manager and Product Technical Support Department is equipment safety is jeopardized for any reason * Protect and respect Cargotec/MacGREGOR and third-party properties (tools, vehicles, facilities, equipment, etc.
) and business activities _Service Process:_ * Inspect, trouble-shoot, report, plan and then conduct service repairs when necessary * Submit high-standard regular reports as specified by the Service Manager * Keep adequate records and maintain documentation in line with agreed standards _New Business Opportunities:_ * Recognize new business opportunities and communicate to local Branch Manager *What you’ll need to succeed* *Knowledge, Qualifications & Attitudes:* * Mobile, acceptable and able to work in variable physical site conditions * Technical degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equal degree; equal skills & experience * Previous Cargotec/Kalmar/MacGREGOR/Hiab Service Technicians must have been in Technician role for at least 12 months before promoting to Service Engineer * Successful completion of required Cargotec/MacGREGOR training programs * Fluent in English, spoken & written * Medical First-Aid Certification * Current motor vehicle driver’s license with acceptable driving record *Competencies:* * Good practical technical knowledge related to MacGREGOR activities (e.
g.
Mechanical, hydraulics, electrics, electronics as required) * Customer-oriented * Able to cope in stressful situations * Capable of managing a team * Able to make decisions independently * Good diagnostic and trouble-shooting skills * Acts responsibly in the light of prevailing circumstances * Good hands-on skills as required for all kinds of mechanical operations * Able to safely operate equipment for the purposes of conducting testing and repairs * Good computer skills *You will be a part of:* * By joining MacGregor, you will be able to work closely with leading industry professionals, developing and implementing new concepts that set the standards in the maritime transportation and offshore industries.
* We offer our employees the opportunity to be part of a truly global organization leveraged upon our shared values of integrity, quality and safety.
* With us you will be part of a collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally.
*Interested to Join?* Submit your resume via Indeed or apply directly on MacGREGOR’s career site.
For more information regarding this position, email Brandy Besedich at brandy.
besedich @ Cargotec.
com *MacGREGOR is a part of Cargotec* MacGregor shapes the offshore and marine industries by offering world-leading engineering solutions and services with a strong portfolio of MacGregor, Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex brands.
Shipbuilders, owners and operators are able to optimize the lifetime profitability, safety, reliability and environmental sustainability of their operations by working in close cooperation with MacGregor.
MacGregor solutions and services for handling marine cargoes, vessel operations, offshore loads, crude/LNG transfer and offshore mooring are all designed to perform with the sea.
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macgregor.
com MacGregor is part of Cargotec Corporation.
Cargotec's sales in 2018 totaled approximately EUR 3.
3 billion and it employs around 12,000 people.
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cargotec.
com Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $65,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * On call * Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: * Signing bonus Experience: * Mechanical: 1 year (Preferred) * Electrical: 1 year (Preferred) * Hydraulics: 1 year (Preferred) * Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred) * pneumatics: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Hampton, VA 23661 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Hampton, VA 23661: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: * 75% (Preferred) Work Location: In person