Marine Systems Technician

Marine Systems TechnicianAnchor Innovation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Marine Systems Technician to support an established small boat maintenance program at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California.This is a full-time, on-site waterfront position supporting the maintenance and readiness of a fleet of more than 80 small boats. The position follows a consistent Monday–Friday, 0700–1500 schedule, 40 hours per week.The Marine Systems Technician performs hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, repowering, and outfitting of small boats and associated marine systems. The ideal candidate is an experienced marine technician capable of independently diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hull, and ancillary-system issues with limited supervision.Typical areas of support include:Outboard Engine Maintenance & RepairDiesel Engine Maintenance & RepairPreventative & Corrective MaintenanceSmall Boat RepoweringVessel Outfitting & ModificationsMarine Electrical SystemsHull & Ancillary EquipmentEngine & System TroubleshootingOEM Technical CoordinationParts & Material IdentificationLaunch & Recovery OperationsVessel Readiness InspectionsMaintenance DocumentationWaterfront Maintenance SupportRequirements include:U.S. CitizenMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC)Valid Driver's LicenseMinimum five years of recent, hands-on marine maintenance experience performing at a high level with limited or no direct supervisionExtensive experience maintaining and repairing major marine outboard and/or diesel enginesExperience with one or more of the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Mercury, Evinrude/Johnson, CumminsManufacturer certification or factory training applicable to at least one supported marine propulsion systemExperience building, repowering, modifying, or outfitting small boats for operational serviceExperience maintaining and repairing small boat hulls and ancillary equipmentWorking knowledge of basic marine wiring and electrical distribution systemsExperience coordinating with marine OEMs for technical support, upgrades, replacement components, and repairsExperience launching and recovering small boatsAbility to independently troubleshoot and diagnose marine mechanical and electrical problemsAbility to work in waterfront, maintenance, shop, and outdoor environmentsAbility to safely use standard marine maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and shop equipmentStrong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skillsPreferred qualifications include:Multiple marine OEM certifications or factory trainingMercury, Yamaha, Honda, or Cummins factory certificationsExperience maintaining military, government, law-enforcement, commercial, or other high-use small craftExperience with RHIBs/RIBs, patrol craft, or similar operational small boatsExperience troubleshooting 12V/24V marine electrical systemsExperience with electronic engine-management and OEM diagnostic systemsExperience performing major engine replacements and vessel repowersExperience working directly with OEM technical representatives and parts/service organizationsPrior U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, or other government small-boat maintenance experience