Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

You’ll Love Working with us:

Metson Marine Services, Inc. (MMSI) is a leading maritime services company with over 40 years of experience providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and marine environmental support services. Serving both commercial and government clients, MMSI operates a diverse fleet supporting a wide range of missions, including crew transportation, offshore support, oil spill response, marine surveying, and specialized maritime operations. Since 1997, MMSI has also managed and maintained government-owned vessels and small craft, delivering reliable maritime solutions in support of critical mission requirements.

Core Values:

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to:

• Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel 
• Protecting our vessels and facilities 
• Protecting the environment 
• Meeting or exceeding  customer requirements 

Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.

How you would make an impact/key responsibilities:

Join the MMSI team as a GVA/Diesel Mechanic in an augmented capacity supporting NAS Port Operations at Building #38 in Pensacola, FL.

As an augmented team member, you will work alongside the existing Port Operations team to support day-to-day operations, provide additional workforce capacity, and apply your specialized skills as needed to meet operational and contract requirements.

Job Duties:

• Perform vessel deck, engine, and equipment maintenance, repair, cleaning, and preservation.
• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, machinery, and related equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and test mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Assist with small boat operations and support the safe movement of vessel crew and military personnel as directed by the Coxswain.
• Support vessel, pier, and Port Operations activities, including cargo handling and general upkeep.
• Participate in required training, qualifications, and Oil Spill Response Team activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with company, USCG, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.

• Certification as an Outboard Motor Mechanic or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on marine vessels and/or diesel-powered equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, hoists, gauges, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a vessel and port operations team.
• Must be able to meet applicable USCG Merchant Mariner medical and physical requirements.
• CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement is preferred but not required.

• Moderate physical demands.
• Position requires the ability to perform physical work aboard vessels and in pier-side environments, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing, and working around machinery and equipment.
• Must meet applicable USCG Merchant Mariner Medical and Physical Examination requirements (Form CG-719K).

• Work may be performed at sea, pier-side, and at adjacent Port Operations facilities.
• Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, vessel machinery, noise, marine environments, and other operational hazards.

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