Marine Electronics Technician

Job purpose

The Marine Electronics Technician is responsible for performing repairs, installation and maintenance of equipment. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, installations, and maintenance of MF, HF, and VHF radios, radars, satellite communications, shipboard networks and computers, along with navigation and safety systems on commercial vessels.
• Utilize test equipment as required (multimeter, watt meter, etc.)
• Use and operate hand and power tools.
• Must provide your own primary tool set.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a field technician working on electronic equipment on commercial vessels or similar experience.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; any incumbent must be committed to self development including lifelong learning, regardless of their formal education.  A willingness to embrace and live the core values of Fusion Marine/Network Innovations
• Microsoft office products proficient (excel, outlook, etc.)
• Able to receive a TWIC card within 2 months of hire.
• Able to qualify for Military base access.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical safety standards.
• Technical knowledge of two-way radio, microwave and satellite communications (preferred).
• FCC GMDSS Maintainer's License or ability to acquire license within six months of hire.
• Know how to use an RFI, Watt meter, Spectrum analyzer, and other test equipment (preferred).
• Customer service skills 
• Ability to work and complete tasks, without direct supervision when necessary
• Must be self-motivated and team oriented. • Must have clean driving record, valid driver license and be insurable.
• Must have your own transportation
• Personal Characteristics: problem solving, strategic thinking, confidential and ethical, results driven, customer focus, and a team player.
• Understanding of proper safety procedures and use of safety equipment.
• A willingness to embrace and live the core values of Fusion Marine/Network Innovations. 

Skills

• Commercial maritime experience highly (preferred)
• Marine electrical/electronic experience (preferred) 

Working conditions and Physical requirements:

This position does have a standard 7-4, M-F schedule, but there is demand for potential shift rotation and/or on-call requirements.  However, the incumbent must be available 24/7 x 365, within reason, to advance his/her team and the organization.  The position operates in the field about commercial steel vessels.  You must have the ability to travel. Applicant must be comfortable working in shipyard environments, onboard fish processing vessels, and working from heights for prolonged periods of time.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and climb.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear is crucial.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (partially paid by the company) Paid Life insurance & LTD.
• Additional Supplemental Coverages offered including STD (employee paid).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Benefits begin upon date of hire. 

Details

• Job titleMarine Electronics Technician
• LocationSeattle, WA
• SupervisorDirector of Commercial Service
• DepartmentMaritime
• FLSANon-Exempt
• Direct reportsN/A
• Pay Range$25 - $45 US Dollars per hour