Marine Diesel Mechanic

Publication date:

- January 10, 2024**DESIRED PROFILE**

As ptw Shipyard is working on luxury superyachts, suitable applicants for this position will have experience working on high-end mechanics.

Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering & Mechanics.

We are currently searching for fellow skilled, dedicated and like-minded individuals to join our Engineering & Mechanics Department, to perform repair and maintenance works on the engine room equipment and all the auxiliary systems of yachts, meeting or beating budget and schedule.

**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**

The selected person must have at least 5 years of proven experience performing similar tasks.

**MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Wide knowledge of the marine industry, preferably in the superyacht arena.
- Budget, plan, supervise and launch the work of the department.
- Execution of work on engines and generators on board the customer's vessel. Types of work to be carried out: inspections, maintenance, repairs, fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Installations, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of various types of mechanical equipment on yachts and superyachts (shafts, rudders, stabilizers, water pumps, valves, injectors, injection pumps, propellers).
- Conducting plumbing and intake repairs.
- Repairing faulty hydraulic and steering systems.
- Ensure the use of the correct tools and materials.
- Defining work processes and supervising their correct execution. Writing and control of reports.
- Follow the safety rules, regulations and procedures described by the company, in marinas and on-board vessels.
- Keep a clean work area that ensures safe work practices and supports a professional work environment with high quality standards.
- Fulfill with the project schedule. Be inured to work under pressure conditions with work deadlines and excellence in the result.
- Report to the operations manager the status of the work and timely recommendations to improve the quality and efficiency of the department.
- Report to project managers on the planning and execution status of work.
- Ensuring the maintenance and improvement of the facilities.
- Performing other tasks as directed by the operations manager.
- Willingness to travel from time to time.
- Transfer knowledge and train team members.

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
- Strong focus on results, quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Ability to work with the team and independently, including supervision and dealing with outside subcontractors.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to follow up and report on an activity.
- Flexible to change jobs and varying job assignments, often daily.
- Training and constant learning is required to support the business.

**SOFTWARE**

Used to work with ERP business management software.

Office package (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Outlook and Power Point) and Autocad.

**LANGUAGES**

Spanish. English is a plus but not essential.

**TRAINING**

Vocational training in Mechanics.

**LOCATION**

Tarragona - Spain.

**TYPE OF CONTRACT AND SALARY**

Permanent contract.

Full time.

Competitive salary package and 30 days paid vacation days.

**AVAILABILITY**

Immediate incorporation.