Thank you for your
interest in becoming a Yacht Technician! We are Smart Marine Solutions(SMS), sister company to the largest exclusively crewed term charter yacht
management company in the Caribbean, Paradise Yacht Management. Strategically based in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. We
operate a fleet of 30+ sailing yachts for term charter ranging from
45 to 80 ft in length. We have immediate openings for Yacht Fleet
Maintenance Technicians with boat/yacht service experience.
This is a full-time position located in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. It is a great opportunity to establish yourself in the exciting marine yacht repair industry and enjoy the experience and lifestyle of island life in the beautiful
Caribbean.
Job Title: Maintenance
Technician
Company: Smart Marine Solutions (St Thomas, US Virgin Islands)
Location: St Thomas, US
Virgin Islands
Job
Type: Full-time during the charter
season with off-season opportunities in other locations.
Salary Range: DOE
Smart Marine Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician
is responsible for the maintenance and repair of
the company's fleet of yachts under the
direction and supervision of the Maintenance Services Manager. This includes working with a small team of
technicians being part of a team to coordinate with
crew and suppliers, and ensuring that all yachts are in
excellent condition and ready for use for
charter.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Technical
maintenance of yachts, including specialty services on
engines, generators, air conditioners, rigging, water makers, and other ad hoc yacht
maintenance
- Coordinate
with maintenance support staff for scheduling, parts
ordering, job information capturing, and maintenance
technician time tracking.
- Ensure that
all yachts are in excellent condition and ready for use for charter.
- Maintain
accurate records of all maintenance activities, including
tracking costs and identifying areas for cost
savings.
- On-the-job training.
- Coordination
with Maintenance Leads.
- Monitor
maintenance communication groups with crews and
owners.
- Coordinate all receipts for purchasing parts to ensure proper
tracking.
Requirements
Please review our
requirements below and if they apply to you, please click
"I'm Interested" at the top of this page: PYM_Careers to submit your
resumé/CV
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Formal
maintenance qualification or training preferred (this could
include marine or other maintenance training)
- 1-3 years of
experience in maintenance and
repair.
- Knowledge of
yacht systems and components, including engines,
electrical systems, and plumbing (preferred but not
required)
- Excellent
communication & organizational
skills.
- Ability to work
independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities
effectively
- Experience
working in the US Virgin Islands and knowledge of local
regulations an asset.
Experience with some
or all of the items listed below is an asset, but not a
requirement:
- Yanmar
Engines and Sail Drives
- Volvo Diesel
engines and Sail Drives
- Cummins
Generators
- Outboard
Diagnosis & Repair
- Northern
Lights Generators
- 120 & 230
V Electrical Systems
- 12 & 24 V
Electrical Systems
- Small Tender
& Outboard Repair and Service
- Marine
Plumbing
- Sails &
Rigging
- Auto and/or
Marine Industry
- Air
conditioning
- Refrigeration
- Fiberglass
Repair
- Administrative
record keeping
- Support of
Charter Bookings and enquiries
- Ability to
commute/relocate: US Virgin
Islands Base, with other off-season
locations
Benefits
- Live in
paradise
- Employee appreciation events
- Industry-leading
pay
- Gain
experience in this exciting and alluring
industry
- Adding PYM to
your resumé and experiencing true family-style company
culture
- Opportunity for growth and advancement