Mechanic Specialist (Job ID: 979)
Mechanic Specialist (Job ID: 979)
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20-08-2025
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Job Description
Mechanic Specialist
Purpose:
Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a Specialist to support the Maintenance Shop in Norfolk VA.
Job Description:
- Maintain a technical working knowledge of all gas and diesel engines including their features advantages and benefits over competitive engines.
- Understand ECMs. Create and update wiring diagrams electrical schematics dyno controls test plans and standard work to support the team.
- Provide technical assistance and/or guidance to team members when needed resolve any process related issues as required.
- Create and update work orders in Fleet Maintenance system.
- Has the capability to determine root cause of failure and assign accountability.
- Manage all aspects of developing and prioritizing projects from concept to closure to meet schedule and performance requirements.
- Respond to inquiries from aftermarket repair shops and customers related to diagnosis installation troubleshooting and repair of gas and diesel engines.
- Work with suppliers order inventory perform audits on company programs.
- Manage the technical support and training activities within shop.
- Participate in complex technical aspects of the repairs.
- Strong understanding of vehicle repair shop procedures and practices; including labor guides and part prices.
- Reason and negotiate when applicable while being approachable and adaptable to new ideas.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least eight (8) years of experience in maintaining and repairing gas and diesel equipment and engines.
- Must have knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade.
- Must be able to work effectively with others.
- Must be able to use advanced diagnostic equipment and software to troubleshoot engines and other system problems.
- Must have extensive knowledge in maintaining and repairing fuel injection systems.
- Must be a steady reliable worker.
- Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions.
- Must be able to work independently to complete responsibilities.
- Must have regular reliable attendance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prefer previous experience at Colonnas Shipyard.
- Prefer industry certifications licenses or formalized training in a technical or automotive field.
- Prefer Marine Travel Lift experience.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks on various equipment. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & man-lifts.
- While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
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