MARINE TECHNICIAN

MARINE TECHNICIAN

Position Title: Marine Technician / Marine Mechanic

Department: Marine Engineering & Fleet Maintenance

Location: Mombasa / Lamu

Reports To: Marine Engineer / Technical Operations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time (On-Call / Shift-Based)

Position Summary

This role demands a deep understanding of marine propulsion, onboard auxiliary systems, and saltwater corrosion mitigation to ensure the vessel fleet achieves maximum sea-readiness and safely complies with international maritime regulations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Install, service, diagnose, and overhaul inboard and outboard marine diesel engines (e.g., Perkins, Caterpillar, Cummins, Volvo Penta) and waterjet propulsion units.
• Troubleshoot and repair marine auxiliary equipment, including bilge and ballast pumps, hydraulic steering networks, fresh/seawater cooling systems, and marine refrigeration.
• Assist in checking and maintaining 12V/24V DC and 110V/220V AC marine electrical distribution boards, battery banks, charging systems, and basic navigation electronics.
• Inspect and maintain stern drives, propeller shafts, rudders, zinc anodes, and thru-hull fittings, and actively participate in slipway or dry-dock vessel overhauls.
• Conduct rigorous sea trials alongside marine crews to test machinery performance, monitor operating parameters under load, and troubleshoot intermittent marine mechanical faults.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with international maritime protocols (STCW/SOLAS), local Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) safety regulations, and the ISM Code.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Marine Option), or an equivalent certified technical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Active registration as a Technician with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) for Diploma holders.
• Valid Lloyds Standard Welder Certificate.
• Valid STCW basic safety training certifications are highly desirable ; valid Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate is an added asset.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of active, hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing marine engines and auxiliary systems in a shipyard, marine terminal, or busy port facility.
• Direct experience maintaining marine craft, tugs, or infrastructure assets within Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) installations or a reputable marine organization is a distinct advantage.
• Exceptional capability to read marine hydraulic layouts and mechanical schematics; proficiency in ICT and Knowledge in ISM Code DAMOS or applicable systems; deep understanding of port equipment operations.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

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