DDB Mechanic

## Vessel Mechanic
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

These shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following

• Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Ability to identify interferences or discrepancies in plans and drawings.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on marine equipment and vessels.
• Diagnose mechanical system problems and determine necessary repairs.
• Inspect propulsion systems and determine proper repair methods.
• Perform rigging and removal of shafts and rudders.
• Remove / install propellers; dye check and dial indicate shaft tapers.
• Disconnect / reconnect couplings from shaft and output flange of transmission.
• Perform engine alignments and related mechanical adjustments.
• Remove and replace cutlass bearings, seals, seacocks, ball valves, and hoses.
• Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair steering systems, hydraulic systems, cylinders, and rudder bearings.
• Inspect, remove, and replace seals.
• Test and diagnose steering systems and hydraulics.
• Inspect struts and rudders and perform necessary repairs.
• Removal and replacement of generators and rigging.
• Perform work on steering systems, hydraulic systems, cylinders, and rudder bearings.
• Understand shipyard operations and follow all company safety procedures and protocols, including proper utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

## Qualifications
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Adapt to changes quickly and seamlessly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in all types of weather conditions.
• Knowledge of blueprints and marine mechanical systems.
• Must be able to travel

**Required Qualifications:**

• Minimum 2 years of marine mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of marine mechanical equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of all running gear and drive lines.
• Knowledge of cutlass bearings, shaft seals and the removal of.
• Understanding of blueprints and drawings of systems and layouts.
• Able to maneuver and fit in confined spaces while working with heavy equipment.