Mechanic
About this role
Since 1967, McAllister Towing has been a thriving presence in the bustling "hub of the Caribbean," the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Juan boasts a beautiful, natural harbor and its seaport is the largest in the area, after New York, serving as the principal port for shipping throughout the area. These plentiful resources combined with McAllister's expertise provide customers with unsurpassed service in ship docking and coastal towing throughout the Caribbean from its base in San Juan.
McAllister Towing of San Juan is looking for an experienced Mechanic. A description of duties is highlighted below:
Mechanic
Reports to:
The Mechanic is responsible and accountable to the Port Engineer.
Supervises:
None.
Description of Duties:
The Mechanic assists in the repairs and maintenance of vessels and equipment.
Assists in the maintenance and repair of vessels and facilities in support of local quality, safety, and environmental goals.
Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
Plans details of working procedure along with tools and materials requirements.
Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have prior experience in marine diesel engine maintenance and repair.
Must be qualified to operate standard shipyard equipment, forklifts, and other related equipment.
Must be able to operate in confined or constricted workspaces.
At least two years of related experience.
Must be able to work a flexible work shift.
Valid TWIC Card or must have applied for a TWIC Card by completing the enrollment process with TSA
Physical Requirements:
Repair work involves considerable stooping, bending, and working in overhead structures and on scaffolds. Must be able to properly wear protective equipment. Must pass respirator fit test.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees are always expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of McAllister Towing not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Company at a glance
Unsurpassed for 160 Years
We operate a fleet of more than 60 tugboats, crew boats, and barges in 13 locations along the U.S. East Coast from Eastport, ME to San Juan, PR. The fleet includes 38 Z-Drive/tractor tugs and 20-plus vessels involved in coastal towing with more than a combined 270,000 H.P. In each port, McAllister is engaged in ship docking (servicing more than 1,000 steamship companies), general harbor towing, coastal towing, windfarm support, and bulk transportation. We are currently building two new tractor tugs at Washburn & Doughty, which will add more than 13,000 hp to our fleet. These assets and our talented teams will ensure that we continue the McAllister family tradition of being an innovative force in marine transportation.
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