Marine Service Technician – Brazil

Mackay Marine Brazil currently has openings in our Rio and Santos locations for Marine Service Technicians with experience, skills, and qualifications below. Mackay is headquartered in the USA, proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English is required.

Marine Service Technician Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, Marine Service Technicians (MST) install, service, and repair marine electronic equipment on-board commercial and naval ships, yachts, and pleasure craft.  MSTs test, adjust, and troubleshoot components, PCBs, sub-assemblies, and antennas as well as load, update, and modify software. Marine Service Technicians utilize their knowledge of electronic theory and circuitry to address a variety of technical problems as well as to make intelligent use of complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals to accurately achieve assignments. Upon completion of each job, the technician will compose and remit a detailed service report.

Types of equipment serviced:

• Radars
• ECDIS
• Satcoms
• HF and VHF Radios
• GPS
• Gyrocompasses
• Autopilots
• Sounders

Marine Service Technician Qualifications:

• 3+ Years as an MST in the commercial shipping industry.
• A University degree in engineering, or equivalent technical certifications.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and application.
• GMDSS Radio Operator Maintainer License preferred.
• Physically Fit.  Work environment often involves carrying 20 kilograms, climbing ladders/masts, working in confined spaces, and exposure to weather.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Brazil.