Marine Inboard Mechanic at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent must coordinate with his supervisor all departmental matters requiring interface with outside agencies.
• Performs removal, repairs, overhauls, installations, mounting, alignment, trouble shooting and testing of equipment, deck machineries, stationary diesel engines, cargo pumps, piping, marine diesel propulsion engines, couplings, clutches, drive gears, reduction gears, propeller shafts, propellers assemblies, cutlass bearings, staffing boxes, bilge pumps, air compressors, sea service power generators sets, winches, wire rope, pumps, steering system, rudder system, hydraulic systems, exhaust system, cooling systems and keel coolers.
• Performs trouble shooting on any types of diesel engines, equipment under repairs, installation and testing to make the shipboard equipment operational on the vessels or craft and industrial plant equipment under the cognizant to A-06 Port Operations and all related systems and mechanical work/activities, including but not limited to:
  • Removal, cleaning, preparation and installation and replacement of cutlass bearings, bushings, pins, piping, machinery foundations, stuffing boxes, propeller shaft sealing systems and other related parts prior of the craft/vessel under overhaul. Performs masking, covering and blanking of critical equipment and surfaces for protection from any damaging elements.
  • Performs engine set up on dynamometer stand. Records reading, make adjustments and settings. Installs temporary test equipment such as thermocouples, tachometers, pressure gauges and dial indicators.
  • Performs repairs of blowers, compressors, and fuel injectors.
  • Maintains awareness to safety requirements, all work areas clean and in good housekeeping. Accomplishes proper maintenance of various tools and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required to support contract requirements.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Familiar with any type of marine diesel and gasoline engines, including marine outboard engines.
• Knowledge in different types/classes and uses of tools and computerized diagnostic systems.
• Must speak, read, and understand English language, both orally and in writing.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Any mechanical specialized certification preferred, but not necessary.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduation coupled with the completion of an apprenticeship or trade school training in diesel and gasoline engine repairs.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of four (4) year experience as an Equipment Mechanic, two (2) years of which must have been in marine diesel engine repair work.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $600.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate